Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1992)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service Precautions
WARNING: The backup power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component service is performed. To deplete the backup
power supply energy, disconnect the positive battery cable and wait one minute.
WARNINGS: Safe handling of air bag modules requires following the procedures described below for both live and deployed air bags. Always
wear safety glasses when servicing an air bag vehicle, and when handling an air bag.
Live Air Bags
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When carrying a live air bag, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. In the unlikely event of an
accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
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In addition, when placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face the bag and trim cover up, away from the surface.
This will reduce the motion of the module if it is accidentally deployed.
Deployed Air Bags
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Safety precautions must also be observed when handling a deployed air bag.
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After deployment, the air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
