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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, AX4NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 32 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)DISPOSAL PROCEDURESNOTES
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4N

Disposal Procedures: Notes

1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Sable and 1997 Ford Taurus. 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
(1) Contact vehicle manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
(2) See UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG - FAULTY UNIT 
(3) See SCRAPPED VEHICLE  .
RENDER: 1.0x

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