Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Supplemental Restraint System
Scrapped Vehicle Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Disposal - In-Vehicle Disposal

Special Tool(s)

	418-143 Adapter Box (AC)
	418-S055C Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt

Disposal

WARNINGS:

• To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module (RCM) backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
• To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the SRS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• Before deploying the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic make sure that all personnel in the vicinity are aware that a loud noise (bang) is about to occur. Do not let anybody approach closer than 6 meters. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• The air bag module or the safety belt pretensioner should not be handled immediately following deployment as the air bag module will be very hot. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• After deployment, the inflator(s) becomes inert, direct contact to the skin or eyes of any free pyrotechnic residues should be avoided. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners, Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• If the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue should contact the eyes, wash the eyes with clean water and seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
• If a large amount of air bag or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue is inhaled, seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

3. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

4. Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

6. 1. 12 volt battery.

Special Tool(s): 418-143, 418-S055C

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

WARNING: Make sure to be a minimum distance of 6 meters from pyrotechnic components during deployment. If possible stand behind a wall.

All vehicles

17. Deployed air bag module(s) and safety belt pretensioners should be sealed in suitable bags and then disposed of in accordance with local contaminated waste regulations.

18.  NOTE: All unserviceable air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated the same as any unserviceable live air bag module being returned.

Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

WARNING: Under no circumstances is an unserviceable air bag module or safety belt pretensioner to be returned through the local mailing system.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

If an air bag module or safety belt pretensioner fails to deploy, seal the unserviceable air bag module or safety belt pretensioner in suitable packaging and return to the Exchange Plan Center, as appointed through the local National Sales Company

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Overview)

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (System Operation and Component Description)

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Vehicles Built From: 06/2004

Clockspring Adjustment

Deployed Air Bag Disposal

Scrapped Vehicle Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Disposal - In-Vehicle Disposal

Unserviceable Air Bag Disposal

Front Impact Severity Sensor

Crash Sensor

Driver Air Bag Module

Passenger Air Bag Module

Restraints Control Module (RCM)

Side Air Bag Module

Side Air Curtain Module

Clockspring