Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures portion of this section.
- Remove the deployed device. Refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information or SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
- Dispose of the deployed device in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
NOTE:
If a dual stage driver or passenger air bag module has deployed due to a crash event, the air bag module requires manual deployment to make sure both stages and the active canister vent have deployed before scrapping the vehicle or disposing of the air bag module. To determine if a vehicle is equipped with dual stage driver or passenger air bag modules, refer to the DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION portion of this section.