Ford Falcon. Manual — part 486

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5. Remove the inboard seat cushion side shield.

7. Remove the M10 bolts.

Pull out to release the retaining clips.

CAUTION: When positioning the seat or

NOTE: Note the wire harness routing for installation.

separating the seat bottom from the back, be

careful not to damage the seat back pivot or the

6. Remove three fir tree clips.

recliner mechanism. This can cause damage to

the seat components.
8. Remove the M10 seat backrest.

1. Remove the seat backrest bolts.

2. Slide the seat backrest pivot stud out of the

seat cushion frame and remove the seat

backrest.

9. Turn the manual lumbar handle clockwise until it

stops, releasing all tension on the manual lumbar

support cable.

10. Remove the manual lumbar support adjustment

handle. Refer to Section 501-10 Lumbar Knob.

11. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.

WARNING: Front seat back trim covers

installed on seats equipped with side airbags

cannot be repaired; they are to be replaced

(cleaning is permissible).

CAUTION: Use care when separating the

seat cushion trim cover from the hook and

loop strip. The hook and loop strip can be torn

from the seat cushion foam.

1. Undo the 4 rear J clip retainer.

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12. Separate the side airbag wiring harness pin-type

retainers from the seat back frame.

2. Unzip side airbag cover (where fitted) and

remove it with the foam assembly.

NOTE: If installing a new side airbag module, use

WARNING: Never probe the

new retaining nuts. If the same side airbag module is

connectors on the air bag module. Doing

to be reused, then reuse the side airbag module

so can result in air bag deployment, which retaining nuts.

can result in personal injury.

13. Remove the side airbag module.

WARNING: After deployment, the air

1. Remove the nuts.

bag surface can contain deposits of

2. Remove the side airbag module.

sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas

generant combustion that is irritating to

the skin. Wash your hands with soap and

water afterward.

Item

Description

1

Nut

2

Side Airbag Module

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objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so

Installation

may result in personal injury, in the event of an

airbag deployment.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when

repairing an airbag supplemental restraint system

(SRS) vehicle and when handling an airbag

WARNING: Inspect the side airbag cavity in

module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the

the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any

event of an accidental deployment.

foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury in the event of

an airbag deployment.

WARNING: Carry a live side airbag module

with the airbag and tear seam pointed away from

your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the

WARNING: Before installing the side airbag

event of an accidental deployment.

module, check it for damage and foreign objects.

If the airbag module is damaged, replace it. If any

foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to

WARNING: Do not set a live side airbag

do so may result in personal injury, in the event of

module down on the cover tear seam. This will

an airbag deployment.

reduce the risk of injury in the event of an

accidental deployment.

WARNING: If the airbag cover has separated

or the airbag material has been exposed, install a

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on

new side airbag module. Do not attempt to repair

the airbag module. Doing so can result in airbag

the airbag module. Failure to do so may result in

deployment, which can result in personal injury.

personal injury in the event of an airbag

deployment.

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is

critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle

CAUTION: Make sure the side airbag wiring

equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint

harness is not pinched between the side airbag

system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect

module and the mounting bracket.

the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for

deformation. Replace and properly position the

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side

sensor or any other damaged supplemental

airbag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)

restraint system (SRS) components whether or

system is being serviced the airbag system must be

not the airbag is deployed.

deactivated. Refer to Airbag and Safety Belt

Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment

in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.

and possible personal injury, the backup power

NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be

supply must be depleted before repairing or

installed under the seats in the side airbag and safety

replacing any front or side airbag supplemental

belt pretensioner (if equipped) to floor connectors.

restraint system (SRS) components and before

servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking

NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed

components near the front or side airbag sensors, on a side airbag system and/or a safety belt

such as doors, instrument panel, console, door

pretensioner (if equipped) system with the seats in the

latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side

Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop

airbag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if

manual to determine location of the front airbag

equipped) system the seats must be removed from

sensors.

the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools

The side airbag sensors are located at or near the must be installed in the side airbag and the safety belt

base of the B-pillar. To deplete the backup power

pretensioner (if equipped) connectors at the floor

supply energy, disconnect the battery ground

connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools

cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to

must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over

disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies the road.

(if equipped).

NOTE: Diagnostics may be performed on seat

systems other than the side airbag or the safety belt

WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic

pretensioner (if equipped) system (lumbar, climate

tool is for restraint system service only. Remove

controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat

from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove

installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system

could result in injury and possible violation of

diagnostic tools are installed under the seats in the

vehicle safety standards.

side airbag and safety belt pretensioner to floor

connectors.

WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of

the side airbag module and the seat back frame

mounting bracket for any foreign objects before

installing the side airbag module. If any foreign

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NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the

11. Connect the battery ground cable (14301). For

restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed

additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

before operating the vehicle over the road.

WARNING: The restraint system

NOTE: When replacing the side airbag after

diagnostic tool is for restraint system service

deployment, refer to Section 501-10 for additional

only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use.

information concerning the installation of a new side

Failure to remove could result in injury and

airbag.

possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

12. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If

removed, prove out the airbag system. For

the new part does not correct the condition, install the

additional information, refer to Airbag and Safety

original part and perform the diagnostic procedure

Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System

again.

(SRS), in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this

NOTE: The left-hand drive driver seat side airbag

section.

installation is shown, all others are similar.

13. Check the restraint system for correct operation.

1. Assemble Airbag module to seat frame ensuring

front plastic retaining features are located over

metal bracket tabs.

2. Install the two M5 nyloc nuts.
3. Check and fit dummy module to inboard side of

seat.

4. Fit foam and trim to frame.
5. Pull SIAB covering material ("chute") through and

around SIAB module.

6. Close zip around seat frame.

CAUTION: Ensure that the zip is closed

properly.

CAUTION: Trim cover hook and loop

must be securely engaged and the trim cover

must be aligned in its proper orientation.

7. Insert trim cover and foam pad into seat back

assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back in Section

501-10.

8. Insert seat back into seat. Refer to Front Seat

Back in Section 501-10.

9. Insert plastic outboard side cover. Refer to Outer

Side Cover in Section 501-10.
NOTE: A repair is made by installing new

components only. If a new part is installed and

new part does not correct the condition, install the

original part and carry out the diagnostic

procedure again.
NOTE: If a side airbag deployment took place,

new seatback pad, trim cover, and side airbag

module must be installed. A new seatback frame

should be installed if necessary.

CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat

and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or

sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may

result in damaged components.
NOTE: Make sure to follow all steps and instructions

in the installation procedure of the affected seat.

10. Install the affected seat into the vehicle. For

additional information, refer to Section 501-10.

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