FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Bag System

STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:
- Driver Airbag
- Clock Spring Assembly
- Steering Wheel
- Complete Steering Column Assembly with Lower Steering Column Coupler
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:
- Passenger Airbag
- Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

SEAT AIRBAG
After a Seat Airbag has been deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

Complete Seat Back Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be closely inspected following any airbag deployment, and should be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

SEAT BELTS AND RETRACTORS
All seat belts should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred.

CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point (i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or seat back). Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag.

Fig.7 Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets - Typical:




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 be necessary to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.