Mark VIII V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made may contain undeployed air bags. This condition could occur by
side or rear impact, rollover or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. THE AIR BAGS SHOULD BE DEPLOYED USING PROCEDURE 1 OR
2 AS FOLLOWS PRIOR TO SCRAPPING VEHICLE.
Air Bag Disposal
Procedure 1
Electronic Deployment with Wiring Intact
This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag 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
diagnostic trouble 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 bags make 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 diagnostic trouble codes appear, go to Procedure 2 to
deploy the unit.
5. Turn ignition to the OFF position.
6. Locate and disconnect the LH kick panel safing sensor.
7. Jump Circuits 611 (W/O), and 614 (GY/O) using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of bared wire.
WARNING: ENSURE THERE ARE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE.
8. Locate and disconnect either the RH or LH front crash sensor located on the radiator support.
9. Using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of bared wire, short the 617 (PK/O) or 619 (PK/W) wire to ground. The air bags should deploy. If the air bags do
