Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedure

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
- Safety precautions must be followed when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag). After deployment, the inflator module (air bag) surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction, that is irritating to the skin and eyes. Most of the powder on the inflator module (air bag) is harmless. as a precaution, wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag), and wash your hands with mild soap and water afterwards.
- Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.
- Immediately following the deployment of an air bag, the metal surfaces of the inflator module are very hot. Do not place the deployed inflator module near any flammable objects. Wait for about ten minutes before touching any metal surface of the inflator module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.

Deploy an air bag or pretensioner before disposing of it.

This includes those in a whole vehicle being scrapped. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period contact the General Motors regional service manager for approval or special instructions before deploying an air bag module or a pretensioner. Deployed air bag module or pretensioner should be disposed of in the same manner as other scrap parts, with the addition of the following steps:
1. Place the deployed air bag or pretensioner in a sturdy plastic bag.
2. Seal the plastic bag securely.
3. Wash your hands and rinse them with water after handling a deployed air bag.