Airbag Handling and Storage

Do not disassemble an airbag. It has no serviceable parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.

For temporary storage of the airbag during service, please observe the following precautions.

• Store the removed airbag with the deployment surface up. Never put anything on the removed airbag.
  Fig 1: Precaution For - Airbag Handling And Storage

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• To prevent damage to the airbag, keep it away from any oil, grease, detergent, or water.
  Fig 2: Precaution For - Airbag Preventing For Water

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• Store the removed airbag on a secure, flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 200°F/ 93°C).
  Fig 3: Precaution For - Do Not Airbag Heating

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• Never perform electrical inspections to the airbags, such as measuring resistance.
• Do not position yourself in front of the airbag assembly during removal, inspection, or replacement.
  Fig 4: Precaution For - Do Not Position Yourself In Front Of Airbag Assembly

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• For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to AIRBAG DISPOSAL  .
• The side curtain airbag inflator assembly is a long, jointed part containing an inflator (A), a flexible bag (B), an adapter pipe (C), and a center bracket (D).
  Fig 5: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Assembly

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• When removing or installing the side curtain airbag inflator assembly, never handle the flexible bag (B) or the adapter pipe (C).

SRS Unit, Front and Side Impact Sensors, Driver's Seat Position Sensor, and Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ('06-08 Models) 

• Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.
• Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or side impact sensors when the ignition switch is ON (II), or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
• During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or side impact sensors. The airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
  Fig 6: Precaution For - Do Not Bump Around Area Of SRS Unit

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• After a collision where a front airbag, a side airbag, a side curtain airbag, or a seat belt tensioner deployed, go to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT  . After a collision where the airbags or the side airbags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or the sensors.
  Fig 7: Precaution For - SRS Unit

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• Do not disassemble the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, driver's seat position sensor, and front passenger's weight sensors ('06-08 models).
• Be sure the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors are installed securely with the mounting bolts torqued to 9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
• Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit or the side impact sensors, and keep them away from dust.
• Store the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors in a cool (less than 104 °F/40°C) and dry (less than 80 % relative humidity, no moisture) area.