Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (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
NOTE: All inoperative air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated
the same as any inoperative live air bag being returned.
1. Remove the inoperative driver side air bag module or passenger side 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 side air bag module, record the necessary information and return the inoperative driver side air bag module to Ford
Motor Company.
3. When replacing the passenger side air bag module, record the necessary information and return the inoperative passenger side 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. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
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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 AND DUE TO THE LOUD REPORT WHICH OCCURS WHEN THE Am BAG IS
DEPLOYED.
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DO NOT PLACE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE 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
