Ford Explorer: Supplementary Restraints System
This system provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to
front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related
injuries...
WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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