Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That are Undeployed/Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: All inoperative air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules must be treated the same as any inoperative live air bag being returned.

1.

Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .

2.

Remove the undeployed/inoperative device. Refer to the appropriate procedure in this article or Safety Belt System .

3.

NOTE: When installing a new air bag module or inflatable safety belt inflator, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement air bag module. The serial number for the new part and the VIN must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.

If installing a new air bag module or inflatable safety belt inflator, record the necessary information and return the inoperative air bag module to Ford Motor Company.