Clean-Up Procedure

Roll of fold the driver side airbag towards the steering wheel and tape the airbag module cover over deployed bag.

Roll or fold the passenger airbag 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 the following components must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Other driver airbag system components are replaced if damaged.
- Driver Airbag Module Clockspring assembly
- Steering Column Assembly w/Lower Steering Column Coupler

Passenger Airbag
After a Passenger Airbag Module has been deployed, replace the following components because they cannot be reused.
- Passenger Airbag Module

Inspect all the attaching hardware and instrument panel for damage. If damage is evident, the damaged components should be replaced.