Section 01-20B: Restraints, Passive, Supplemental Air Bag System | 1996 F-150, F-250, Bronco Workshop Manual |
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (043B13) MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THE BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
IN ADDITION, WHEN PLACING A LIVE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG AND TRIM COVER UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE MOTION OF THE MODULE IF IT IS ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.