Cleanup Procedures

CAUTION: When working around deployed Airbags, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves should be worn. There may be deposits that could irritate the skin and eyes.

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.

Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets:

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 of deployed airbags properly. Contact dealer or government agency for disposal recommendations.