501-20B-57 Occupant Restraints ā Passive ā Supplemental Air 501-20B-57
Bag System
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Unserviceable Air Bag Disposal
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of
injury in the event of premature de-
ployment, always carry a live air bag
module with the bag and trim cover
pointed away from the body. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in per-
sonal injury.
WARNING: To prevent premature de-
ployment, live air bag modules must
only be placed on workbenches, which
have been ground, bonded. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in per-
sonal injury.
NOTE: All unserviceable air bag modules have
been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All
discoloured or damaged air bag modules should
be treated the same as any unserviceable live
air bag module being returned.
1. Remove the unserviceable air bag module.
For additional information,
refer to the relevant procedure in this section.
NOTE: A prepaid, return postcard is provided
with the new air bag module. The new air bag
module serial number and the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) must be recorded on the air
bag module verification card.
2. Before installing the air bag module, record
the necessary information. Return the air
bag module verification card to Ford Motor
Company (driver air bag module verification
card shown).
08/2001 2002 Bantam