501-20B Supplemental Restraint System 2013 - 2014 Fusion
Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 07/9/2013

Side Airbag

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH seat shown, RH seat similar.

  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: Unzip the zipper only on the side of the side airbag.

  1. Torque : 6.5 Nm

Installation

  1. WARNING: Inspect the seat side airbag, airbag cavity, mounting surface and deployment chute for damage or the presence of foreign material. Remove all foreign material. Install a new side airbag if it is damaged. Install a new deployment chute if the deployment chute is damaged. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.