What precautions should be taken when servicing the side air bag module on 2005 Ford Taurus?

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A requirement for servicing side air bag modules includes wearing safety glasses to prevent injuries from possible air bag deployment. Handle the live side air bag module by turning the side with the air bag and tear seam away from your body and never place it on the cover's open seam. Subsequent to air bag deployment users must wash their hands completely due to sodium hydroxide found on the air bag surface which causes skin irritation. Any attempts to probe the connectors on an air bag module will automatically cause deployment while also endangering the operator. Any side air bag module requiring a new cover should receive replacement and it remains essential to replace front seat back trim covers that belong to side air bag equipped seats while cleaning of covers is permitted. An air bag deployment in a side air bag requires replacing the seat back pad and trim cover and module as well as replacing the frame when necessary. Before the vehicle returns to the customer check that the SRS system operates without faults and functions as intended. Power seats require the operator to set positions fully upward while depowering the system. You should replace damaged pin-type retainers which ensure the wire harness maintains its correct path. Remove the electrical connector from its bracket by disconnecting it while also pulling out the side air bag module wire harness from the seat cushion frame. The pin-type retainers need removal first. Tear off the lower J-clips of the seat back trim cover but avoid damage to the hook-and-loop strip during the process. Determine the lower row of hog rings then peel the trim cover inside out to reach the upper hog rings before removing those as well. The wire harness needs new pin-type retainers when damaged as they serve to properly guide the harness. Keep the wire connector at the side air bag module undisturbed because it serves as a permanent connection. New retaining nuts should be used during new side air bag module installation but retain the original nuts when working with an existing module. Put the side air bag module into the installation cavity by detaching it from the front portion of the outboard seat back cushion after confirming that all mounting areas are completely free of debris. Check the cavity where the side air bag is stored for debris while also inspecting the module for damage which should be replaced in case of failure. Put the side air bag module on the mounting bracket then direct the wiring harness properly before securing it with pin-type retainers. Stainless steel hog rings should be used for Sable seats to achieve proper deployment of the side air bag. Secure the seat back trim cover first by repositioning it and then apply the lower loop of hog rings before attaching hook and loop strips to finalize the installation. After finishing the service procedure turn on the system power.

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2005 Ford Taurus Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: 6F1Z-54044A74-AB

2005 Ford Taurus Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: 6F1Z-54044A74-AA

2005 Ford Taurus Driver Air Bag Part Number: 6F1Z-54043B13-AB

2005 Ford Taurus Passenger Air Bag, Black, Upper Part Number: 6F1Z-54044A74-AC

2005 Ford Taurus Driver Air Bag, Black Part Number: 6F1Z-54043B13-AC

2005 Ford Taurus Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 3F1Z-54611D10-AA

2005 Ford Taurus Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Driver Side Part Number: 3F1Z-54611D11-AA

2005 Ford Taurus Driver Air Bag Part Number: 6F1Z-54043B13-AA

2005 Ford Taurus Driver Inflator Module, Black Part Number: 4F4Z-54043B13-AAC

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