SECTION 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Passenger Airbag


Item Part Number Description
1 044A74 Passenger air bag module assembly
2 04338 Air bag trim cover
3 W709783 Passenger air bag module bolts (2 required)
4 — Electrical connector (part of 14401)

Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

  1. Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in this section.
  1. Lower the glove compartment door.
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and position the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) aside.
  1. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  1. Remove the 2 air bag module bolts.
  1. Through the glove box opening, detach the air bag trim cover clips from the instrument panel and remove the passenger air bag module.

Installation

  1. Install the passenger air bag module.
  1. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  1. Install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
  1. Position the APIM and install the 4 bolts.
  1. Repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of this section.