Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
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DO NOT PLACE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE TRIM COVER OR DEPLOYMENT DOOR FACING
DOWN, AS THE FORCES OF THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG COULD CAUSE IT TO RICOCHET AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Remove the driver air bag from the vehicle.
2. Cut and strip all four wires at the air bag electrical connector.
3. Twist together one wire from each pair.
4. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to each twisted splice.
5. Place the air bag module on a flat surface in an open outdoor area with the backing plate facing down.
6. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the air bag module.
7. Deploy the air bag module by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
8. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed air bag.
9. Dispose of the deployed air bag module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
