Air Bag: Service Precautions

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

WARNING: SAFE HANDLING OF AIR BAG REQUIRES FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES FOR BOTH LIVE AND DEPLOYED AIR BAGS.

Air Bags, Live
- Carry a live air bag with the bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. An accidental deployment will then deploy with a minimal chance of injury.
- Place a live air bag on a bench or other surface with the trim cover up, away from the surface. This will reduce the motion of the module if it is accidentally deployed.

Air Bags, Deployed
- Safety precautions must also be observed when handling a deployed air bag.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag.
- After deployment, the air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin.
- Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterwards.