Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disposal Procedures
Deployed Air Bag
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
1. Dispose of the deployed air bag modules in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
Inoperative
WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER OR DEPLOYMENT DOOR POINTED
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
NOTE: All inoperative air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules must be treated the
same as any inoperative live air bag being returned.
1. Remove the inoperative driver air bag module or passenger air bag module.
NOTE: When replacing an air bag module, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement air bag module. The serial number for the
new part and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.
2. When replacing the driver air bag module, record the necessary information and return the inoperative driver air bag module to Ford Motor
Company.
3. When replacing the passenger air bag module, record the necessary information and return the inoperative passenger air bag module to Ford Motor
Company.
Scrapped Vehicle
Remote Deployment
WARNING:
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE
AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
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CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER OR DEPLOYMENT DOOR 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 THE 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 OR DEPLOYMENT DOOR
FACING DOWN, AS THE FORCES OF THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE IT TO RICOCHET AND CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.
