Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

Roll or fold the passenger airbag towards the instrument panel surface and close the door over the folded bag. Then tape the door shut.

Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets:

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 HVAC was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag deployment, operate HVAC blower on low speed/heat and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heat outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.

NOTE: Dispose deployed airbag properly, contact dealer or government agency for disposal recommendations.

Service Of Deployed Airbag Module
Driver Airbag
If a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed, but not due to a collision, replace the following:
- Driver Airbag Module
- Clockspring assembly
- Driver airbag cover/horn switch

The components above must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver airbag system components if damaged.

Passenger Airbag
If a Passenger Airbag Module has been deployed, but not due to a collision, replace the following:
- Passenger Airbag Module
- Upper instrument panel with pad

The component above must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Inspect the heat duct near the passenger airbag for any damage replace as necessary Replace any other passenger airbag system components if damaged.