Air Bag System
DRIVER AIRBAGAfter 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
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
After a frontal impact, the following MUST be replaced:
- Front Driver Seat Belt Retractor
- Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor (if occupied at time of impact)
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.
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.