F 250 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN K (1994)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Disposal Procedures
Air Bag Disposal Recommendations
AIR BAG DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Situations may arise which require some form of disposal action:
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scrapping a vehicle containing a deployed air bag.
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scrapping a vehicle with a live air bag.
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disposal of a live but electrically inoperative driver side air bag module.
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scrapping a deployed driver side air bag module.
Disposal recommendations for these situations are shown and described in detail below.
1. Vehicle to be scrapped, live air bags. - Electrically deploy using procedures 1 or 2 as required. See: Air Bag Deployment
2. Vehicle to be scrapped, deployed air bags. - Scrap vehicle in the usual manner.
3. Air bag module replaced, damaged but live air bags - Package and label properly. Return to Ford.
4. Air bag module replaced, deployed air bags. - Scrap air bag in the usual manner.
Deployed Air Bag
To service a vehicle in which the air bag has deployed, the deployed air bag must be replaced with a new air bag. The deployed air bag can be disposed
of in the same manner as any part to be scrapped.
Faulty Undeployed Air Bag
In the event that a driver side air bag module is diagnosed as faulty (refer to Diagnostic Procedures), the faulty driver side air bag module must be
replaced by a driver side air bag module. The faulty air bag CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF IN THE USUAL MANNER. It must be returned intact to
Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return the carton to the following address for warranty claim credit:
Warranty Parts Return Center
1285 S. Mill Street
Plymouth, Mi 48170
NOTE: All faulty live air bags have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged driver side air bag modules should be treated
the same as any faulty live air bag being returned.
The driver side air bag module must be packaged and shipped according to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Retain packaging used for
replacement driver side air bag module, including the labeling. Do not deploy air bag. Properly package the driver side air bag module in the original
service replacement carton and securely tape shut. Affix Flammable Solid label and shipping exemption to package.
Scrapped Vehicle
