Tempo V6-182 3.0L (1993)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Airbag Disposal Procedures
Deployed Air Bag
To service a vehicle in which the air bag has deployed, the deployed driver 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.
Disposal Recommendations
Several situations may arise which require some form of disposal action: scrapping a vehicle containing a deployed air bag, scrapping a vehicle with a
live air bag, disposal of a live but electrically inoperative air bag module or scrapping a deployed module. Disposal recommendations for these situations
are shown in the following chart and discussed in detail below.
Disposal Recommendations
1. Vehicle to be Scrapped; Live Air Bag:
-
Electrically Deploy Using Procedures 1 or 2 as Required. See: Deployment Procedures
2. Vehicle to be Scrapped; Deployed Air Bag:
-
Scrap Vehicle in the Usual Manner.
3. Module Replaced; Faulty but Live Air Bag:
-
Package and Label Properly. Return Per Instructions with New Air Bag.
4. Module Replaced; Deployed Air Bag:
-
Scrap Module in the Usual Manner.
Undeployed Air Bag - Faulty
In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as faulty, the faulty air bag must be replaced by a new air bag. 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 modules should be treated the same as any
faulty live air bag being returned.
The air bag must be packaged and shipped according to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Retain packaging used for replacement air
bag, including the labeling. Do not deploy air bag. Properly package the module in the original service replacement carton and securely tape shut, with
the Flammable Solid label and shipping exemption affixed to it.
Scrapped Vehicle
