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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Removal
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Removal
Remove the main control cover.
Refer to: Main Control Cover - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Main Control Cover - 1...