Grand Marquis V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1992)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Disposal Procedures
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 Air Bag Disposal Recommendations Chart.
Air Bag Disposal Recommendations Chart
Deployed Air Bags
To service a vehicle in which the air bags have deployed, the deployed air bags must be replaced with new air bags. The deployed air bags can be
disposed of in the same manner as any part to be scrapped.
Undeployed Air Bag - Faulty
In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as inoperative (refer to Diagnostic Procedures), the inoperative air bag must be replaced by a new air bag. The
inoperative 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 address for warranty claim credit:
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WARRANTY PARTS RETURN CENTER
1285 S. MILL STREET
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
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
