Question 1

What precautions should be taken when servicing the driver air bag module on Mercury Mariner?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses are essential for all workers servicing driver air bag modules in order to protect against deployment-related injuries. Position any live air bag module with its air bag pointing away from your body while handling and do not place the module flat on its face. Hand washing with soap and water should follow deployment to get rid of residual sodium hydroxide. The use of hands on the connectors of the air bag module should be avoided because it triggers deployment which poses injury risk. Installation of air bag module requires checking the steering wheel cavity and air bag module for foreign items while also avoiding air bag fabric dislodgement unless you need to replace the module. The proper function of the system can be impaired if you squeeze air bag fabric between the module housing and steering wheel. You must avoid using memory saver devices during your work. Service for the driver air bag along with the steering wheel should be performed as individual units yet requires full replacement when the air bag activates. The RCM fuse removal activates the air bag warning lamp because it is a normal condition that does not indicate any fault in the system. Vehicle return to customers needs to happen after ensuring that the SRS runs without errors. Installed replacements serve as necessary repairs for any system problems but customers must use diagnostics for checking reinstalled original parts to identify continued difficulties. Start by powering off the system then remove the cover from the steering wheel to disconnect both Clock Spring electrical sockets before easing out the steering wheel pinion shaft to remove the steering wheel. Use the specified hand tools to tighten all components between 16 Nm (12 lb-ft) before steering wheel reassembly. After disconnecting steering wheel accessories you need to slide the connector off the wire shield, guide the harness to exit and separate switches from the steering wheel when present before you lift the module out. The system completion requires you to follow step-by-step reinstallation procedures while repowering the system.

Question 2

How should one service the side air bag safely and correctly on Mercury Cougar?

Accepted Answer

Before working with the side air bag's components you need to wait one minute after cable battery disconnection to guarantee safety when removing the electronic air bag control module and supplemental restraint system electrical connectors to stop accidental deployment. Radio keycode savers should never be used during air bag system work because they run the risk of addressing and causing harm to your person. Safety glasses must always be worn during air bag module manipulation while holding a live air bag in a position that directs its bag and trim cover away from your body to decrease deployment-related injuries. A live air bag placed on a surface with the trim cover facing upwards requires hand washing with soap and water to eliminate potential skin irritants from sodium hydroxide residue. Fixes can only be completed effectively by installing new replacement parts unless the new part fails to resolve the problem, then reinstall the original part for diagnostic testing reuse. Never apply any tools to air bag connectors since deploying the air bags will result. Any air bag modules featuring discolored or damaged covers or deployment doors require complete part replacement instead of painting. The removal begins by removing the seat backrest assembly including its cover and pad before unclipping the side air bag module connector through its retaining tangs which are found on both sides. Right and left-hand versions of the side air bag module serve both seats equally, but its electrical connector needs to be positioned toward the seat base when installing. The installation procedure should be performed in reverse order while using only manufacturer-provided parts to prevent any damage to the side air bag module deployment function. The side air bag module functions for either side where it can be installed when its electrical connector points towards the seat base.

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Mercury Driver Air Bag, Charcoal Part Number: YW3Z-54043B13-AAA

Mercury Passenger Air Bag, Willow Green, Upper Part Number: F5TZ-78044A74-D

Mercury Inflator Module Part Number: F67Z-78043B13-AAA

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

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

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

Mercury Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: 6F1Z-54044A74-AB

Mercury Passenger Air Bag, Upper Part Number: 6F1Z-54044A74-AA

Mercury Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 2L8Z-78611D10-AA

Mercury Side Impact Inflator Module, Camel, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6E5Z-54611D11-AE

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

Mercury Passenger Air Bag, Denim Blue Part Number: XF1Z-54044A74-BAA

Mercury Passenger Air Bag Part Number: XF1Z-54044A74-BAB

Mercury Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 7L2Z-78611D10-A

Mercury Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Passenger Side Part Number: BE5Z-54611D10-A

Mercury Side Impact Inflator Module, Front Driver Side Part Number: BE5Z-54611D11-A

Mercury Inflator Module, Driver Side Part Number: 2C5Z-78042D95-AA

Mercury Inflator Module, Passenger Side Part Number: 2C5Z-78042D94-AA

Mercury Driver Inflator Module Part Number: 2F1Z-54043B13-AA

Mercury Driver Air Bag Part Number: 4F4Z-54043B13-AAA

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