Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
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 PROCEDURE 1
OR 2 PRIOR TO SCRAPPING VEHICLE.
Procedure 1 - Electronic Deployment With Wiring Intact
Electronic Deployment with Intact Wiring This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag inflator is to be scrapped. Scrapping
a vehicle may be required due to severe damage in a non-air bag deployable accident or at the end of the vehicle's useful life. This procedure assumes
that the air bag wiring remains intact; that is, no fault codes are indicated by the readiness indicator, the system proves out correctly and the vehicle's
battery is still in place (or one has been provided). This procedure is to be performed outdoors, away from other personnel, since the deploying air bag
makes a loud report upon actuation.
1. Check and clear the front seat of all loose objects.
2. Do not permit any occupants to remain inside the vehicle.
3. Open the hood and check for an operational vehicle battery. If no battery is found, supply one and connect it in the usual manner.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and observe the air bag readiness indicator. If the indicator illuminates for six seconds and then
stops, the system is intact and may be deployed. Continue with Procedure 1. If a series of fault codes appear, go to Procedure 2 to deploy the unit.
5. Turn ignition switch to the OFF position.
6. Locate the rear kick panel sensor in the cowl side panel, and disconnect.
7. Using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of wire, jump pins 611 (W/O) and 614 (GY/O) at harness connector.
8. Locate front center crash sensor mounted on top center radiator support and disconnect.
WARNING: MAKE SURE NO OCCUPANTS ARE IN THE VEHICLE.
9. Jump Circuit 619 (PK/W) to ground using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of wire.
10. If successful, a loud report will be heard and the bag material will be visible in the center of the steering wheel. Allow at least 10 minutes before
approaching the air bag to allow for cooling. If air bag(s) does not deploy, go to Procedure 2.
The air bag(s) is now inoperative and the vehicle may be scrapped in the accordance with scrap metal procedures.
Procedure 2 - Remote Deployment of Air Bags
