Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 987

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

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006

General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Activation

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.

418-143
Adapter Box (AC)

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

1. Refer to:

Battery Disconnect and Connect

(414-01 Battery,

Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

2. Refer to:

Floor Console - VIN Plate Body Style Code: M

Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Refer to:

Floor Console - Vehicles With: Electronic Parking Brake

(EPB), VIN Plate Body Style Code: M

(501-12 Instrument Panel and

Console, Removal and Installation).

3.

4.

1. 12 volt battery.

Special Tool(s):

418
S055C

5.

6.

2.

Make sure to

be a minimum
distance of 6
meters from
pyrotechnic
components
during
deployment. If
possible stand
behind a wall.

7.

2.

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

8.

2.

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

9.

2.

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

10.

2.

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