Cleanup Procedures

Roll or fold the Passenger Airbag Module towards the instrument panel surface and close the door over the folded bag. Then tape the door shut.




Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well. If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.

NOTE: Dispose deployed airbag properly, contact dealer or government agency for disposal recommendations.

SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE

DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed:
^ Driver Airbag Module
^ Steering wheel
^ Clockspring assembly
The component above must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver air-bag system components if damaged.

PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag Module has been deployed:
^ Passenger Airbag Module
^ Instrument panel plastic retainer and steel reinforcement assembly. The components above must be replaced because of visible or non visible structural damage. The glove box, top cover, cluster hood, steering column cover, right trim bezel and/or end cap, or any other components should be checked and replaced if damaged.