Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions
Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
• Visually check trim for damage before installing.
• Do not make any repairs to trim (upper A-pillar trim, upper B-pillar trim, upper C-pillar trim, D-pillar trim).
• Ensure secure trim seating when installing.
• Side curtain airbag module must only be kinked in place designed for this purpose (transition from roof to A-pillar).
• Replace entire module when making repairs behind side curtain airbag.
• Place removed airbag modules in shipping containers or on a clean, level surface (under a cover or in luggage compartment).
• After servicing body in vicinity of side curtain airbag, check body for welding beads, deformations and chafe marks (compare with opposite side of vehicle if necessary).
• Always hold side curtain airbag module securely.
• Always fold up removed side curtain airbag modules and grasp on gas generator (toggle direction electrical connector).
• Always keep one hand on gas generator.
• Never rotate, coil, knot, throw, slide, push, hang, squeeze, press, pinch or clamp side curtain airbag module.