Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Escort StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Disposal Procedures: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Air bag disposal may be necessary in following situations:
- Scrapping vehicle with deployed air bag and/or pretensioner.
- Scrapping vehicle with live air bag and/or pretensioner.
- Disposal of a live but electrically faulty air bag module and/or pretensioner.
- Disposal of a deployed air bag module and/or pretensioner.
AIR BAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
| Condition | Instructions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module/pretensioner replacement | ||||||||
| Deployed | (1)Dispose of in usual manner | |||||||
| Faulty but live | (2)Return for disposal | |||||||
| Vehicle to be scrapped | ||||||||
| Deployed module/pretensioner | (1)Dispose of in usual manner | |||||||
| Live module/pretensioner | (3)Deploy air bag | |||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.