Deployed Air Bag
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
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.
- Roll or fold passenger-side air bag towards instrument panel surface, and close cover over folded air bag. Tape cover shut. Remove driver-side air bag module and passenger-side air bag module (if equipped). Use vacuum cleaner to remove residual powder from A/C-heater outlets and vehicle interior.
- Turn blower motor to low for a few minutes and exit vehicle. Turn blower off. Vacuum any other powder expelled from plenum. Vacuum interior a second time to recover all powder. Avoid kneeling or sitting on uncleaned surfaces. Dispose of deployed air bags as any other part.