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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 173 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESPYROTECHNIC DEVICE DISPOSALDISPOSAL OF DEPLOYABLE DEVICES AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES THAT ARE DEPLOYED
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures portion of this article.
- Remove the deployed device. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure in this section or SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
- Dispose of the deployed device in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
NOTE:
If a dual stage driver or passenger air bag module has deployed due to a crash event, the air bag module requires manual deployment to make sure both stages have deployed before scrapping the vehicle or disposing of the air bag module. To determine if a vehicle is equipped with dual stage driver or passenger air bag modules, refer to the DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION portion of this article.
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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.