Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Air Bag Disposal - Passenger, Undeployed, Scrapped Vehicle

Remote Deployment

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module or safety belt retractor/pretensioner assembly. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

1. Remove the passenger air bag from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Passenger Air Bag Module in this section.

2. Cut and strip the wires near the passenger air bag electrical connector.

3. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to the stripped ends of the passenger air bag module wires.

4. Place the air bag module on a flat surface in an open outdoor area with the deflector can facing downward.

5. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the air bag module.

6. Deploy the air bag module by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12- volt battery.

7. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed air bag.

8. Dispose of the deployed air bag module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.