Airbag Handling and Storage

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 an airbag during service, observe the following precautions.

Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up. Never put anything on the airbag.

Fig 1: Precautions 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: Precautions For Prevent Damage To Airbag
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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: Precautions For Store Removed Airbag
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Never do electrical tests on the airbags, such as measuring resistance.
Do not position yourself in front of the airbag during removal, inspection, or replacement.

Fig 4: Precautions For Do Not Position Yourself In Front Of Airbag
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For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to airbag disposal (see AIRBAG AND TENSIONER DISPOSAL ).
The side curtain airbag module assembly is a long, jointed part containing an inflator (A), a flexible bag (B), and brackets (C). When removing or installing the side curtain airbag inflator assembly, never do these things:
- Drop the curtain airbag.
- Cut, tear, or unwrap the tape strips.
- Handle the flexible bag (B).
Fig 5: Precautions For Handle Flexible Bag
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