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Side Curtain Airbag, Additional Safety Precautions



Side Curtain Airbag, Additional Safety Precautions

CAUTION:
- Visually check trim for damage before installing.
- Do not make any repairs to trim (upper A-pillar trim, upper B-Pillar trim, upper C-pillar trim, D-pillar trim).
- Ensure secure trim seating when installing.
- Side curtain airbag module must only be kinked in place designed for this purpose (transition from roof to A-pillar).
- Replace entire module when making repairs behind side curtain airbag.
- Place removed airbag modules in shipping containers or on a clean, level surface (under a cover or in luggage compartment).
- After servicing body in vicinity of side curtain airbag, check body for welding beads, deformations and chafe marks (compare with opposite side of vehicle if necessary).
- Always hold side curtain airbag module securely.
- Always fold up removed side curtain airbag modules and grasp on gas generator (toggle direction electrical connector).
- Always keep one hand on gas generator.
- Never rotate, coil, knot, throw, slide, push, hang, squeeze, press, pinch or clamp side curtain airbag module.