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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Disposal Procedures: Notes
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Notes
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NOTE:
Disposal of undeployed air bag may violate federal, state and/or local laws. If scrapping vehicle, air bags must be deployed while mounted in vehicle. If this is not possible, remove air bag and deploy remotely. If air bag cannot be deployed, contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions.
Air bag or pretensioner disposal may be necessary in following situations:
- Scrapping vehicle with deployed air bag or pretensioner.
- Scrapping vehicle with live air bag or pretensioner.
- Disposal of a live but electrically faulty air bag module or pretensioner.
- Disposal of a deployed air bag module or pretensioner.
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
| Condition | Instructions | |||||||
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| Module or pretensioner replacement | ||||||||
| Deployed air bag or pretensioner | (1) Dispose of in usual manner | |||||||
| Faulty but live air bag or pretensioner | (2) Return for disposal | |||||||
| Vehicle to be scrapped | ||||||||
| Deployed air bag or pretensioner | (1) Dispose of in usual manner | |||||||
| Live air bag or 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.