Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
If a SRS fault is present, continue to Step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute and continue to Step 3.
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Remove the screws, release the outer clips on each side and remove the lower steering column shroud.
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Detatch the instrument panel lower trim panel.
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Detatch the tabs and disconnect the in-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor.
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Remove the nuts and drop the driver knee airbag down.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver knee airbag.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Detail WashZC-3-A
ESR-M14P4-A
Motorcraft® Acid NeutralizerZC-1-A
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Motorcraft® Alkaline NeutralizerZC-2-A
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Repair
NOTE:
Refinishing - Environmental Damage
NOTICE:
Never paint over iron particles as rust spots will
reoccur...
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC Chart: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module
DTC
Description
Action
B1310:11
Run/Start Control: Circuit Short To..