How to replace passenger airbag inflator module

[bates12expd]

Hey all,
Has anybody ever replaced the passenger airbag inflator module? I saw a thread here about "not to put your feet on the dash" as it will crack the dash module. I'm not sure when or how it happened, but I noticed yesterday that our module has a big crack in it.

From searching Ford parts it looks like it is part #AL1Z-15044A74-AE. I'll attach a picture as well. Anybody ever replaced one? It's unfortunate that it is $300 bucks, but trying to determine how hard it is to change.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I recall a prior post on this forum about replacing this cover - but I didn’t bookmark it.

You may want to do a search.

 

[bates12expd]

I recall a prior post on this forum about replacing this cover - but I didn’t bookmark it.

You may want to do a search.

Thanks. I tried searching for airbag already, but didn't get many results. I just tried again and found a couple items of interest.

I'll dig further and see if they are what I need.

 

[bates12expd]

This post looks promising, but it's for the wrong year. Anybody know if a 16 would be the same?
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/airbag-cover-above-glovebox-removal.40957/#post-363347

 

[Trainmaster]

Someone here ranting here that the updated model isn't replaceable and that the $1400 dash assembly has to be bought. I didn't pay too much attention because mine's an '08. Try searching for "airbag cover", and that "don't put feet on dash" thread.

Try this:
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/airbag-cover.38789/#post-338983

 

[bobmbx]

Hey all,
Has anybody ever replaced the passenger airbag inflator module? I saw a thread here about "not to put your feet on the dash" as it will crack the dash module. I'm not sure when or how it happened, but I noticed yesterday that our module has a big crack in it.

From searching Ford parts it looks like it is part #AL1Z-15044A74-AE. I'll attach a picture as well. Anybody ever replaced one? It's unfortunate that it is $300 bucks, but trying to determine how hard it is to change.

Any help is appreciated.

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No feet on the dash isn't to protect the module. Its to keep the airbag from folding the passenger like a deck chair if "shit happens".

 

[bates12expd]

No feet on the dash isn't to protect the module. Its to keep the airbag from folding the passenger like a deck chair if "shit happens".

Truth. This made me laugh.

I think I may try to just throw a little super glue along the crack to keep it from spreading. Is what it is and not worth $300 to me at this point to replace the airbag.