Ford Focus RS (2011 year). Instruction — part 100

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4.

CAUTION: To protect the test lead

electrical connectors from damage during
deployment, raise the air bag off the ground
on two wooden blocks.

Place the air bag module inside a suitable
rigid wire cage with the air bag module cover
upper most (driver air bag shown).

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5. To deploy the driver or passenger air bag

module, release the adapter box AC button.

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6. To deploy the side air bag module, depress

the adapter box AC button.

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7. Move as far away as possible from the air

bag module and depress both switches to
deploy the air bag module.

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Two stage air bag modules

8.

WARNING: DO not connect both test

leads to the adapter at this stage. Each
inflator must be deployed separately. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

Connect the test leads to the air bag module
and one of the test leads to the adapter.

For additional information, refer to

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Specifications

in this section.

9.

CAUTION: To protect the test lead

electrical connectors from damage during
deployment, raise the air bag off the ground
on two wooden blocks.

Place the air bag module inside a suitable
rigid wire cage with the air bag module cover
upper most (driver air bag shown).

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10. To deploy the driver or passenger air bag

module first inflator, release the adapter
box AC button.

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11. Move as far away as possible from the air

bag module and depress both switches to
deploy the air bag module.

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12. To deploy the driver or passenger air bag

module second inflator, connect the second
test lead to the adapter.

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13. Move as far away as possible from the air

bag module and depress both switches to
deploy the air bag module.

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Vehicles with safety belt buckle pretensioners

14. NOTE: Certain vehicles require the removal

of the front seat to access the safety belt
buckle pretensioner electrical connector.

Remove the front seat (if necessary). For
additional information, refer to
Section

15. Detach the safety belt buckle pretensioner

electrical connector from the front seat.

16. Install the front seat (if necessary). For

additional information, refer to
Section

17.

CAUTION: Make sure the front seat

mounting bolts are installed.

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501-10 [Seating].

501-10 [Seating].

Connect the test lead to the safety belt
buckle pretensioner electrical connector.

For additional information, refer to

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18. To deploy the safety belt buckle

pretensioner, depress the adapter box AC
button.

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19. Move as far away as possible from the

vehicle and depress both switches to
deploy the safety belt buckle pretensioner.

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Vehicles with safety belt retractor pretensioners

20. Connect the test lead to the safety belt

retractor pretensioner electrical connector.

For additional information, refer to

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21. To deploy the safety belt retractor

pretensioner, depress the adapter box AC
button.

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22. Move as far away as possible from the

vehicle and depress both switches to
deploy the safety belt retractor
pretensioner.

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Specifications

in this section.

Specifications

in this section.

All vehicles

23. 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.

24. WARNINGS:

Under no circumstances is an

unserviceable air bag module or safety belt
buckle pretensioner to be returned through
the local mailing system. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in personal
injury.

Never probe the electrical connectors of

air bag modules or any other supplemental
restraint system electrical component.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

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.

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

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Deployed Air Bag Disposal

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag
module surface may contain deposits of
sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas
generate combustion, that is irritating to
the skin. Use protective gloves when
handling any deployed air bag module.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

1. Remove the deployed air bag module(s). For

additional information, refer to the relevant
procedure in this section.

2. Seal the deployed air bag module(s) in the

packaging from the new air bag module(s)
or a suitable polythene bag, and then
dispose of in accordance with local
contaminated waste regulations.

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Scrapped Vehicle Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Disposal

- In-Vehicle Disposal

Special Tool(s)

418-143
Adapter Box (AC)

418143

418-S055C
Test and Deployment Lead,
Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety
Belt

IA40007

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.

(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
General Procedures).

Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

(501-12 Instrument Panel and Console,
Removal and Installation).

3.

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4.

12 volt battery.

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

1.

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1. Refer to:

Battery Disconnect and Connect

Refer to:

Floor Console - Vehicles Built From

:

2. Refer to:

Floor Console

(501-12 Instrument

03/2007, Vehicles With: Center Armrest

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418-S055C

418-143

1

418-S055C

5.

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1

2

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