Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Undeployed-Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: All inoperative air bag modules, safety belt pretensioners and inflatable safety belt inflators have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. Treat all discolored or damaged air bag modules the same as any inoperative live air bag being returned.

Depower the SRS . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) , or SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .
Remove the undeployed/inoperative device. Refer to the appropriate REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure,, or the SAFETY BELT SYSTEM article.
NOTE: When installing a new air bag module or inflatable safety belt inflator, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement part. The serial number for the new part and the VIN must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.

If installing a new air bag module or inflatable safety belt inflator, record the necessary information and return the inoperative air bag module to Ford Motor Company.