FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Undeployed Air Bag - Faulty

In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as inoperative (refer to Diagnostic Procedures), the inoperative air bag must be replaced by a new air bag. The inoperative air bag CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF IN THE USUAL MANNER. It must be returned intact to Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return the carton to the address for warranty claim credit:

^ WARRANTY PARTS RETURN CENTER
1285 S. MILL STREET
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170


The air bag must be packaged and shipped according to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Retain packaging used for replacement air bag, including the labeling. Do not deploy air bag. Properly package the module in the original service replacement carton and securely tape shut, with the Flammable Solid label and shipping exemption affixed to it.