Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
affixed to it.
Scrapped Vehicle
Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made may contain an undeployed air bag. This condition could occur by
side or rear impact, rollover or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. THE AIR BAG SHOULD BE DEPLOYED USING THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURE.
Procedure 2 - Air Bag Deployment, Remote
1. Remove the driver air bag module and passenger air bag module from the vehicle.
WARNING
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CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
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REMOTE DEPLOYMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS WITH ALL PERSONNEL AT LEAST 6.1 METERS (20
FEET) AWAY TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY. DUE TO THE LOUD REPORT WHICH OCCURS WHEN AN AIR BAG IS
DEPLOYED, HEARING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED.
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DO NOT PLACE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE TRIM COVER FACING DOWN, AS THE
FORCE OF THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE IT TO RICOCHET AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Cut the two air bag connector wires and strip 25 mm (1 inch) of insulation from the ends. Obtain two wires at least 6.1 meters (20 feet). Connect
one end of each wire to each of the air bag module wires.
3. Place the air bag with the trim cover facing upward on a flat surface in a remote area such as a parking lot or field.
4. Remaining at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the module, deploy the air bag by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a
12-volt vehicle battery.
5. If successful, a loud report will be heard and the air bag material will be visible. Allow at least 10 minutes before approaching the air bags to
allow for cooling.
The air bags are now deployed and may be scrapped in accordance with scrap metal procedures.
