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501-20B-1 501-20B-1Supplemental Restraint System

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Driver Air Bag Module

Item Part Number Description

WARNING: Do not set a live air bagmodule down with the trim cover face down.

13L518Driver air bag module boltcaps

This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

2W506411Driver air bag module bolts3—Driver air bag module

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag

electrical connectors (part of 14A664)

surface can contain deposits of sodiumhydroxide, a product of the gas generant

4043B13Driver air bag module

combustion that is irritating to the skin. Washyour hands with soap and water afterwards.

Removal

WARNING: Never probe the connectors onWARNING: Always wear safety glassesthe air bag module. Doing so can result in airwhen repairing an air bag supplemental restraintbag deployment, which can result in personalsystem (SRS) vehicle and when handling an airinjury.bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury inthe event of an accidental deployment.WARNING: To reduce the risk of personalinjury, do not use any memory saver devices.WARNING: Carry a live air bag modulewith the air bag and trim cover pointed awayNOTE:

The air bag warning lamp illuminates when

from your body. This will reduce the risk of

the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is

injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

ON. This is normal operation and does not indicatea supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

2004, Ford Motor Company

Last updated: 07/29/2004

2005 Mustang, 12/2004