Service After an Airbag Deployment

SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

DRIVER AIRBAG

Any vehicle which is to be returned to use following a supplemental restraint deployment, must have the deployed
restraints replaced. In addition, if the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring and the steering column must be replaced.

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

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:

- Passenger Airbag
- Instrument Panel Top Pad

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

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.

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.

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.

CURTAIN AIRBAG

After a Curtain Airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:

- Curtain Airbag Assembly
- Headliner
- A, B, C, and D-pillar trim on deployed side.

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

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.

SEAT BELTS AND TENSIONERS

After a frontal impact where an airbag has been deployed due to a collision, the following MUST be replaced:

- Front Seat Belt Retractors (driver and passenger) with integral Tensioners.

All other seat belts should be closely inspected for cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The other seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is incurred. Inspect the Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) child restraint anchors for damage after an impact event and replace as needed.

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.

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.

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.