Does the whole dash need to be replaced to install passenger air bag?

[drumstick]

My passenger side bag deployed so the top part of the cover is split in half.

It looks like I can just replace cover and the bag https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Fo...ag-Psngr-air-bag/51330546/6W7Z54044A74AB.html
but I’ve also been told I can’t and need to replace the whole dash?

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[Rod Schneider]

You will have to replace the entire dash pad assembly--between $2500-$3500............

https://parts.levittownfordparts.co...-v8-gas-engine/body-cat/instrument-panel-scat

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