Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 4079

SECTION 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Bag Disposal —Driver, 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.
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.
WARNING: Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1
meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the loud report which occurs when the
air bag is deployed, hearing protection is required.
WARNING: Do not place the driver or passenger air bag module with the trim cover or
deployment door facing down, as the forces of the deploying air bag can cause it to ricochet
and cause personal injury.
1. Remove the driver air bag from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Module in this section.
2. Cut and strip the wires at the driver 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 driver air bag module wires.
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
Driver Air Bag