Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 997

6. This step is only required when installing the right-hand

side air curtain.

7.

NOTE: Make sure that this component is installed to
the noted removal position.

8. Torque: 10 Nm

9. Remove the protective strap from all of the side air bag

module retaining clips.

10. Install the headliner.

11. Initialize the door window motors.

Refer to:

Door Window Motor Initialization

(501-11 Glass,

Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

Supplemental Restraint System - Front Side
Air Curtain Module—Vehicles With: Metal Roof
Panel, VIN Plate Body Style Code: M

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006

Removal and Installation

General Equipment

Removal

WARNINGS:

The supplemental restraint system (SRS) is active for a certain length of time after the power

supply has been disconnected. Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes before disconnecting or removing
any SRS components.

Make sure that the vehicle electrical system is fully depowered and no other power source is

connected.

Wear safety goggles.

Flat-bladed screwdriver

1. Refer to:

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Health and

Safety Precautions

(100-00 General Information,

Description and Operation).

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Refer to:

Battery Disconnect and Connect

(414-01 Battery,

Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Refer to:

A-Pillar Trim Panel

(501-05 Interior Trim and

Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

4.

5.

6.

7. Refer to:

B-Pillar Trim Panel

(501-05 Interior Trim and

Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

8. Refer to:

C-Pillar Trim Panel - VIN Plate Body Style Code:

M

(501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and

Installation).

9. Torque: 35 Nm

10.

11.

12. General Equipment:

Flat-bladed screwdriver

13.

14. If equipped.