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Cleanup Procedures

WARNING: Avoid prolonged contact with the powdery residue that has settled on the interior surfaces of the vehicle. Irritation of the skin and or eyes could occur.
- If any irritation occurs, rinse the skin and eyes with cool water.
- If the irritation continues, seek the advice of a physician.

WARNING: Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, particle dust mask and protective clothing with long sleeves. Place tape over exhaust vents in the airbag so that no additional powder will escape into the vehicle.

1. Roll or fold passengers airbag toward the instrument panel surface and close the cover over the folded airbag. Tape the cover closed.
2. Remove the driver airbag module from the vehicle then the passenger airbag module.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from the vehicle interior working from the outside to the center of the vehicle.
- Be sure to vacuum the heater and A/C ducts as well.
- Run the blower motor on low speed and vacuum any powder expelled from the plenum.

NOTE: It may be necessary to vacuum the interior of the vehicle a second time to ensure all powder is recovered.

Airbag Disposal Procedure
- Place deployed bag and module in a suitable automotive scrap bin.