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

Before disconnecting the electronic air bag control module and supplemental restraint system electrical connectors you should wait at least one full minute after disconnecting the battery cables because this practice ensures no accidental deployment will occur. Air bag system work should avoid radio keycode savers because the use of these devices can result in deployment and possible personal injuries. Protect your eyes at all times by wearing safety glasses while working on air bag modules and point a live air bag with its trim cover away from your body because this will prevent accidents from triggering its deployment. After placing a live air bag module on a surface with its trim cover pointing up you should wash your hands with soap and water to get rid of skin-irritating sodium hydroxide residue on your skin. Laboratory repairs need the installation of updated components only while new components that cannot fix the issue require original component reinstallation followed by diagnostic readjustments. It is always dangerous to manipulate air bag connectors since doing so might activate the device and result in personal harm. Services must use new components to replace any damaged air bag modules presenting discolored or damaged deployment doors and covers. Initial seat work requires removal of the backrest seat with its cover and pad followed by connector disconnection on the side air bag module by pressing the retaining tangs on both sides. The side air bag module has universal use for both left-hand and right-hand seats while requiring the electrical connector to remain pointing toward the seat base. The installation follows the removal steps with the strict requirement to use only original manufacturer components that safeguard side air bag module deployment.

How to arm and disarm the air bag system and what should you observe during the prove out procedure on Mercury Cougar?

Beginning the prove out starts by flipping the ignition switch to RUN from OFF position when the air bag modules remain installed. Check the air bag indicator light which requires constant illumination for three seconds during this procedure. Detection of any air bag system fault will cause the air bag indicator to not illuminate or to stay on continuously or to produce flashing illumination.

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Mercury Cougar Driver Inflator Module Part Number: F5WY66043B13A
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- Other Name: Module; Driver Air Bag
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Passenger Inflator Module, Passenger Side Part Number: F5SZ63044A74D
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- Other Name: Module
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Passenger Air Bag Part Number: F5SZ63044A74A
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- Other Name: Module
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- 1995 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Driver Air Bag Part Number: F4WY66043B13A
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- Other Name: Module
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Driver Inflator Module Part Number: F8RZ-63043B13-AAA
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- Other Name: Module Assembly - Ecu; Driver Air Bag
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar | Base, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Passenger Inflator Module Part Number: F7SZ-63044A74-AAD
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- Other Name: Module
- Manufacturer Note: (,2*),Graphite
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1997 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Passenger Air Bag Part Number: F7SZ-63044A74-AAA
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- Other Name: Module
- Manufacturer Note: (,7*),Prairie Tan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Driver Inflator Module Part Number: 1S8Z-63043B13-AAA
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- Other Name: Module; Driver Air Bag
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Inflator Module, Front Part Number: F8RZ-63611D10-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Bag; Seat Air Bag, Front; Side Impact Inflator Module; Side Impact Bag; Side Air Bag
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F8RZ-63044H42-AA, 98BZ-54611D10-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Driver Inflator Module Part Number: F6WZ-66043B13-AAD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module; Driver Air Bag
- Manufacturer Note: (,2*),Graphite
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Passenger Air Bag Part Number: F8RZ-63044A74-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module Assembly - Ecu
- Manufacturer Note: Bag only-refer to basic 04338 for cover
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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A Mercury Cougar Air Bag system proves to be a critical safety element which offers trusted protection during vehicle collisions to its occupants. Time spans from milliseconds for the Mercury Cougar Air Bag to activate and form an inflatable cushion that shields occupants against dangerous contact with their interior surfaces. A dependable system operation results from integrating four key components namely airbag cushion, inflation module, crash sensors and diagnostic monitoring unit into an advanced system. Multiple airbag modules were added to Mercury Cougars throughout time including front driver and passenger modules and side-curtain airbags and knee bolsters to make the lineup safer. Effective deployment depends on complex crash sensors to activate the Mercury Cougar Air Bag when vehicles experience severe collisions which reduces deaths in head-on accidents. Guided by at least 3 million sold units the Mercury Cougar established its place as an automotive market icon through the former Mercury division. The safety-integrated airbag technology in the brand Cougar vehicles enriches both vehicle performance and protective capabilities to earn its standing position in the market. The car Air Bag represents a crucial development in safeguarding systems because of its protective features which guarantee reassurance for the automaker model vehicle owners through its safety-focused design and airbag technology.

Mercury Cougar Air Bag Parts and Q&A

Passenger Air Bag
F8RZ-63044A74-AA
Q: How should one service the side air bag safely and effectively on Mercury Cougar?
A:
Before disconnecting the electronic Air Bag Control Module and supplemental restraint system electrical connectors you should wait at least one full minute after disconnecting the Battery Cables because this practice ensures no accidental deployment will occur. Air bag system work should avoid radio keycode savers because the use of these devices can result in deployment and possible personal injuries. Protect your eyes at all times by wearing safety glasses while working on air bag modules and point a live air bag with its trim cover away from your body because this will prevent accidents from triggering its deployment. After placing a live air bag module on a surface with its trim cover pointing up you should wash your hands with soap and water to get rid of skin-irritating sodium hydroxide residue on your skin. Laboratory repairs need the installation of updated components only while new components that cannot fix the issue require original component reinstallation followed by diagnostic readjustments. It is always dangerous to manipulate air bag connectors since doing so might activate the device and result in personal harm. Services must use new components to replace any damaged air bag modules presenting discolored or damaged deployment doors and covers. Initial seat work requires removal of the backrest seat with its cover and pad followed by connector disconnection on the side air bag module by pressing the retaining tangs on both sides. The side air bag module has universal use for both left-hand and right-hand seats while requiring the electrical connector to remain pointing toward the seat base. The installation follows the removal steps with the strict requirement to use only original manufacturer components that safeguard side air bag module deployment.
Inflator Module, Front
F8RZ-63611D10-AA
Q: How to arm and disarm the air bag system and what should you observe during the prove out procedure on Mercury Cougar?
A:
Beginning the prove out starts by flipping the ignition switch to RUN from OFF position when the air bag modules remain installed. Check the air bag indicator light which requires constant illumination for three seconds during this procedure. Detection of any air bag system fault will cause the air bag indicator to not illuminate or to stay on continuously or to produce flashing illumination.