Air Bag Module & Steering Wheel: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If air bag has deployed, vehicle interior will contain sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of air bag deployment. Since this powder can irritate skin, eyes, nose, or throat, be sure to wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long-sleeved shirt during clean-up. See DEPLOYED AIR BAG CLEAN-UP under DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

NOTE: Clockspring must be replaced whenever replacing a deployed air bag. See CLOCKSPRING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.