Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as inoperative (refer to Testing and Inspection), 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 following address for warranty claim credit:
WARRANTY PARTS RETURN CENTER
7655 HAGGERTY ROAD
CANTON, MI 48187-2435
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
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 THE REMOTE AIR
BAG DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE PRIOR TO SCRAPPING VEHICLE.