Disposal Procedures: Notes

1995 Mercury Villager GS, Van PassengerSECTION Notes
WARNING: Refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONSΒ  before proceeding.

Several situations, including the following, may arise requiring some form of air bag module disposal:

  • Scrapping Vehicle With Deployed Air Bag
  • Scrapping Vehicle With Live Air Bag
  • Disposal Of A Live But Electrically Faulty Air Bag
  • Disposal Of A Deployed Air Bag
AIR BAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Condition Instructions
Module Replacement
Deployed Air Bag (1) Dispose Of In Usual Manner
Faulty But Live Air Bag (2) Return For Disposal
Vehicle To Be Scrapped
Deployed Air Bag (1) Dispose Of In Usual Manner
Live Air Bag (3) Deploy Air Bag Electrically
(1) See DEPLOYED AIR BAGΒ  .
(2) See UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG - FAULTY UNITΒ  .
(3) See SCRAPPED VEHICLEΒ  .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.