Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERINGΒ  in the General Procedures portion of this service information.
  2. Remove the deployed device. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information or SAFETY BELT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  3. 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 OPERATIONΒ  portion of this service information.
  4. Dispose of the deployed device in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
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