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Disposal Procedures: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Undeployed air bags contain substances that can cause illness or injury if improperly handled. Disposing of an undeployed air bag may violate federal, state and/or local laws. If scrapping vehicle, air bag must be deployed while still mounted in vehicle. Air bags should not be deployed inside vehicle unless vehicle is to be scrapped. If not scrapping vehicle, use off-vehicle deployment procedures. See OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT . Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bag.
Serious personal injury or electrocution is possible. Prius is equipped with high voltage electric drive motor and circuits. Disable Toyota Hybrid System (THS) if working near THS components, or damage is suspected or evident to THS. Wear insulated gloves when working near THS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) .