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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 146 (AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM)DISPOSAL PROCEDURESNOTES
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Disposal Procedures: Notes

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Ford Probe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS before proceeding.

Air bag disposal may be necessary in following situations:

  • Scrapping vehicle with deployed air bag.
  • Scrapping vehicle with live air bag.
  • Disposal of a live but electrically faulty air bag module.
  • Disposal of a deployed air bag module.
AIR BAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Condition Instructions
Module Replacement
Deployed Air Bag (1) Dispose Of In Usual Manner
Faulty But Live Air Bag Module (2) Return For Disposal
Vehicle To Be Scrapped
Deployed Air Bag (1) Dispose Of In Usual Manner
Live Air Bag (3) Deploy Air Bag Using PROCEDURE 1 Or 2
(1) See DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
(2) Contact vehicle manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
(3) See SCRAPPED VEHICLE.
RENDER: 1.0x

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