Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 4077

SECTION 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Bag Disposal —Undeployed Inoperative
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air
bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover or deployment door
pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
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. Remove the inoperative component from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to the
appropriate air bag procedure in this section.
2. NOTE: When installing a new air bag module, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the
replacement air bag module. The serial number for the new part and the vehicle identification
number (VIN) must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.
If installing a new air bag module, record the necessary information and return the inoperative
air bag module to Ford Motor Company.
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual