Question 1

How should the side air bag module be serviced to ensure safety and proper functionality on Ford Explorer?

Accepted Answer

Safety during side air bag module service requires eye protection and positioning the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam away from the body for avoiding serious injury. Installation of a new seat side air bag module becomes necessary after any damage to the seat side air bag cover or exposure of the air bag material because repairs remain illegal. The side air bag installation requires front seat backrest trim cover replacement whenever a potential for damage occurs. Food protection equipment must always be used to handle the seat and track assembly to preserve their condition. In cases of side air bag deployment, replace the seat back pad alongside the trim cover as well as the side air bag module and might also require a replacement of the seat back frame. A thorough check of the supplemental restraint system (SRS) operation and absence of faults must occur prior to returning the vehicle to the customer. Start the procedure by taking out the front seat followed by SRS depowering before unfastening the seat backrest. Begin by removing the two plastic rivets from the backrest trim cover to the recliners followed by releasing the J-clips on lower trim covers. Gently peel the trim cover from hook-and-loop strips. Unroll the trim cover while turning it inside out to reveal the hog rings which can be extracted and also discard the hook-and-loop strips to reveal the side air bag compartment. After recording the wiring harness path begin by disclaiming the harness retainers then taking off the foam pad before side air bag module bolt removal. An inspection of the new side air bag module should occur to check for any signs of damage which would require component replacement. Check for any malicious crushing of the wiring harness during the installation process. Place the side air bag module bracket onto the U-nuts of the backrest frame before sliding the module into position then fasten it with bolts at 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Connect the foam pad along with wiring harness retainers and hook-and-loop strips while rolling down the trim cover before securing it with hog rings and J-clips. Smooth up the process by replacing the passenger seat and seat backrest before powering the SRS system through an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test for system verification.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses should be worn while servicing the side air bag module because this action safeguards against deployment-related injuries. You must handle live side air bag modules with their tear seam facing away from your body position while keeping the air bag facing opposite to your direction. It is essential to wash your hands completely after deploying because sodium hydroxide stored on the air bag surface may cause skin irritation. Touching the side air bag module connectors should be avoided because it can trigger an unexpected deployment. The damaged side air bag module cover requires a complete replacement while front seat back trim covers must get new replacements instead of repair except for cleaning procedures. Avoid using memory saver devices while being careful about handling both seat and track assembly components to prevent any damage from occurring. A deployment of the side air bag requires installation of a new seat back pad alongside a new trim cover and side air bag module combined with possible replacement of the seat back frame. Prior to customer vehicle return check that the SRS performs without faults and operates without issues. The diagnostic process must be repeated after reinstalling the original part since persistent issues persist. Begin by depowering the system and removing the front seat along with the seat backrest before you can access the side air bag module. Separate the backrest trim cover from recliners after removing two plastic rivets then detach lower frame J-clips from both the inner and outer trim on the seat cushion cover before carefully dividing it from the hook-and-loop strip. The first hog rings should be removed from the trim cover then separate the hook-and-loop strips for desired access to the side air bag. Begin by marking the wires in place and removing attachment parts from the side air bag module unit and the pad from the backrest of the seat. A personal injury risk emerges from contamination within the side air bag module so inspect both the mounting surfaces and the module before new installation begins. Make sure the wiring harness keeps clear of pinching during the installation process. Secure the side air bag module through bracket installation between the U-nuts on the backrest frame using bolts tightened to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Place back the foam pad first and connect the wiring harness retainers before replacing the trim covers along with attaching J-clips. Install the seat backrest together with the passenger seat before repowering the SRS system although SRS proving should be postponed until completing the Occupant Classification Sensor System Zero Seat Weight Test.

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Ford Explorer Side Impact Inflator Module, Driver Side Part Number: BG1Z-54611D11-A

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Ford Explorer Driver Inflator Module Part Number: DB5Z-78043B13-AA

Ford Explorer Driver Inflator Module Part Number: FB5Z-78043B13-BA

Ford Explorer Driver Inflator Module, Black Part Number: LB5Z-78043B13-BF

Ford Explorer Inflator Curtain, Driver Side Part Number: DB5Z-78042D95-A

Ford Explorer Driver Inflator Module Part Number: LB5Z-78043B13-AC

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: DB5Z-78044A74-C

Ford Explorer Driver Inflator Module, Sandstone Part Number: LB5Z-78043B13-BE

Ford Explorer Side Impact Inflator Module, Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-78611D11-A

Ford Explorer Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Passenger Side Part Number: BB5Z-78611D10-A

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Blue, Upper Part Number: F87Z-78044A74-CAB

Ford Explorer Driver Air Bag, Prairie Tan Part Number: F77Z-78043B13-AAA

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: F87Z-78044A74-CAD

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Camel, Upper Part Number: 7L2Z-78044A74-AA

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Prairie Tan, Upper Part Number: F87Z-78044A74-CAA

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: F5TZ-78044A74-C

Ford Explorer Inflator Module Part Number: F87Z-78043B13-CAA

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: F5TZ-78044A74-B

Ford Explorer Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: 2L5Z-10044A74-AAC

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