Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual - part 270
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
CAUTION: When working around deployed Airbags,
rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves
should be worn. There may be deposits that could
irritate the skin and eyes.
Roll or fold the Passenger Airbag Module towards
the instrument panel surface and close the door over
the folded bag. Then tape the door shut.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-
der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig.
7). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple
vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.
NOTE: Dispose of deployed airbags properly. Con-
tact dealer or government agency for disposal rec-
ommendations.
SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed:
• Driver Airbag Module
• Steering wheel
• Clockspring assembly
• Steering Column assembly
The component above must be replaced because
they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver air-
bag system components if damaged.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
After
a
Passenger
Airbag
Module
has
been
deployed:
• Passenger Airbag Module
• Instrument panel and pad assembly
The components above must be replaced because of
visible or non visible structural damage.
The glove box, top cover, cluster hood, steering col-
umn cover, right trim bezel and/or end cap, or any
other components should be checked and replaced if
damaged.
HANDLING AIRBAG MODULES
DEPLOYED MODULE
CAUTION: The vehicle interior may contain a very
small amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a
by-product of airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide
powder can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat.
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long
sleeved clothing when cleaning any of the powder
residue from the vehicle.
If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,
run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
UNDEPLOYED
The airbag modules must be stored in its original
special container until used for service. At no time
should a source of electricity be permitted near the
inflator on the back of an airbag module. When car-
rying or handling an undeployed airbag module, the
trim side of the airbag should be pointing away from
the body to minimize possibility of injury if acciden-
tal deployment occurs. Do not place undeployed air-
bag face down on a solid surface, the airbag will
propel into the air if accidentally deployment occurs.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
Check the airbag warning lamp for proper opera-
tion as follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
The airbag warning lamp should illuminate. If does
not, test the system using a DRB lll
t scan tool and
Body
Diagnostic
Procedures
Manual.
Repair
as
required.
(2) The airbag warning lamp lights, but fails to go
out after ten seconds. Test the system using a scan
tool and Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual. Repair
as required.
(3) Erasing
stored
Diagnostic
Trouble
Codes
(DTC’s) is not required.
Fig. 7 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets
JX
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
8M - 7