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Disposal of a deployed air bag module or pretensioner.
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
DEPLOYED AIR BAG
Dispose of deployed air bag module as any other part. Air bag module components are not reusable.
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG OR PRETENSIONER-FAULTY UNIT
If an undeployed air bag module or seat belt pretensioner is diagnosed as faulty, remove faulty device and
return intact to Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return carton for warranty claim credit. Air bag must
be packaged and shipped according to U.S. Department of Transportation procedures. Retain replacement
packaging including label. DO NOT deploy air bag.
SCRAPPED VEHICLE
If vehicle is to be scrapped, undeployed air bags and pretensioners must first be deployed. Use the following
procedures for deployment of air bags and pretensioners.
Remote Deployment Of Air Bag
This procedure is to be used when a vehicle with a live driver-side or passenger-side air bag is to be scrapped.
Condition
Instructions
Module or pretensioner replacement
Deployed air bag or pretensioner
(1)
Dispose of in usual manner
Faulty but live air bag or pretensioner
(2)
Return for disposal
Vehicle to be scrapped
Deployed air bag or pretensioner
(1)
Dispose of in usual manner
Live air bag or pretensioner
(3)
Deploy air bag
(1)
Contact vehicle manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
(2)
See
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG OR PRETENSIONER-FAULTY UNIT
.
(3)
See
SCRAPPED VEHICLE
.
NOTE:
Do not dispose of undeployed air bag modules or pretensioners without first
deploying devices. If this is not possible through procedure outlined, contact
vehicle manufacturer for further instructions.
WARNING:
Personal injury and hearing damage is possible. Air bags being deployed
may cause objects to be projected away from air bag. Also, loud noise
occurs during deployment. To ensure physical and hearing safety,
perform remote deployment outdoors and keep all personnel at least
2001 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty
2001 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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