How to service the side air bag module on 2008 Ford Focus?

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Service of the side air bag module requires you to start by taking out the seat while untying two elastic straps which secure the frame of the cushion. You can gain access to the strap on the side shield trim cover by removing the rear retainer. Take care while drawing the J-clip through the seat bight line because it could potentially injure the seat backrest wiring. The lower J-clip release of the seat backrest trim cover will reveal two tensioning rods and hog rings when the cover is partially flipped around. The wire harness route should be validated before the J-clip installation where the side air bag wire harness needs to go on the outboard side while the heater mat wire harness needs specific placement according to seat configuration. Leach the foam pad tensioning rods from their rear fixation with the two hog rings after you properly position the upper rod sections behind the listing wire in the pad. Reverse the backrest trim cover while installing its hog rings to the deployment chute of the side air bag module; examine the deployment chute for damage including a potential replacement of both elements as one unit. Check the side air bag module along with its mounting surfaces for all signs of damage or foreign matter while cleaning away any present debris and replacing affected components. The seat side air bag module must be positioned at the center of the foam pad opening before installing the backrest foam pad correctly to the backrest frame. Smoothen the deployment chute J-clips before you position them through both the backrest foam pad and frame so they can properly secure the front and rear flaps respectively. Use caution while you detach the trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips by pulling apart the inner seat backrest trim cover J-clip because tearing can occur. Remove the pin-type retainers from the side air bag module harness before leading it through the seat backrest frame opening. Always check the module and mounting points one more time for damage or foreign matter before installing the seat side air bag module. Install new components if necessary. The seat side air bag cover replacement with a new module along with replacement of the air bag material should be performed when there are either visible damage to the cover or exposed air bag material. Assemble the side air bag module while tightening the two nuts to 7 Nm torque and remember the locator pin location. Reverse the steps of removal to accomplish the air bag module installation.

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