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 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: Storing Removed Airbag With Pad Surface Up

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• To prevent damage to the airbag, keep it away from any oil, grease, detergent, or water.
  Fig 2: Precaution - Keep Airbag Away From Any Oil, Grease, Detergent Or 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 - Store Removed Airbag On Secure, Flat Surface Away From Any High Heat Source (Exceeding 200 °F (93 °C))

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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: Precaution - Do Not Position Yourself In Front Of Airbag During Removal, Inspection, Or Replacement

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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 assembly, never:
  • Handle the flexible bag.
  • Drop the airbag assembly.
  • Cut, tear, or unwrap the tape strips.
    Fig 5: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Module Assembly (Inflator, Flexible Bag And Brackets)

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