Deployed Air Bag

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 1994 Chrysler New Yorker, 1994 Chrysler LHS, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. 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.