1. Before proceeding, See
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM
under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
2. Remove air bag modules. See
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
. With air bag modules removed, cut
air bag connector from wiring harness near air bag module. Strip 1" of insulation from wire ends. Obtain
2 wires at least 20 feet long. Connect one end of each 20-foot wire to one end of each air bag module
wire.
3. Place air bag module with trim cover facing upward on a flat surface, in remote area such as parking lot
or field. Remain at least 20 feet away from air bag module. Deploy air bag by touching loose ends of both
wires to 12-volt battery terminals.
4. If successful, a loud noise will be heard and bag material will be visible. Allow at least 10 minutes for
cooling and dissipation of air bag effluents before approaching air bag. Air bag is now inoperative. If air
bag does not deploy, air bag module is faulty. Contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions on
disposal procedures.
Remote Deployment Of Seat Belt Pretensioners
This procedure is to be used when a vehicle with a live left or right pretensioner is to be scrapped.
1. Before proceeding, See
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM
under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
2. Remove pretensioners. See
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
With pretensioners removed, cut pretensioner connector from wiring harness near pretensioner. Strip 1"
of insulation from wire ends. Obtain 2 wires at least 20 feet long. Connect one end of each 20-foot wire to
one end of each pretensioner wire.
20' (6.09 m) away from deployment area. Wear safety goggles and hearing
protection during deployment procedure.
WARNING:
Personal injury is possible. When placing a live air bag on a bench
or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up and away
from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag module if it is
accidentally deployed.
WARNING:
Personal injury and hearing damage is possible. Pretensioners being
deployed may cause objects to be projected away from pretensioner.
Also, loud noise occurs during deployment. To ensure physical and
hearing safety, perform remote deployment outdoors and keep all
personnel at least 20' (6.09 m) away from deployment area. Wear safety
goggles and hearing protection during deployment procedure.
WARNING:
Personal injury is possible. When placing a live pretensioner on a
bench or other surface, always position pretensioner so that
moveable part do not contact surface. This will reduce motion of
pretensioner if accidentally deployed.
2001 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty
2001 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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