Air Bag Module And Pre-TENSIONER Seat Belt Disposal Procedures (Us/CANADA)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer to the "AIR BAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES" and dispose of air bag modules and pretensioner seat belts in a deployed condition. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES (US/CANADA) .)
The air bag modules and the pre-tensioner seat belts are very hot immediately after they are deployed. You can be burned. Do not touch an air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
Pouring water on the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt is dangerous. The water will mix with the residual gases to form a gas that can make breathing difficult. Do not pour water on the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt.
The deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic byproduct of the gas-generated combustion. If this substance gets into your eyes or on your hands, it can cause irritation and itching. When handling the deployed air bag module and pretensioner seat belt, wear gloves and safety glasses.

Remove the deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.
Put the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then dispose of it.

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