Air Bag System

SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG
After an Airbag deployment, the components below must be replaced because they cannot be reused:
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Clock Spring assembly
- Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch
- Steering Column
Inspect the airbag system and related components to ensure that they are not damaged. Replaced or repair as necessary.
Inspect the lower instrument panel knee blocker, top cover, and any other components that may have been damaged. Replace or repair as necessary.

CLEAN UP
Roll or fold the airbag towards the steering wheel or instrument panel surface. Close the door over the folded bag. Then tape the door shut. Do the same for the driver's airbag.

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 (VACUUM HEATER AND A/C OUTLETS). 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 to necessary to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.