EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG CAN
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRI-
TATION IS EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHI-
CLE FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION
CEASES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A
PHYSICIAN.

DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG

THAT IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING,
IMPROPER DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.

THE

FACTORY

INSTALLED

FASTENERS,

SCREWS AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIR-
BAG COMPONENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COAT-
ING AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. DO NOT USE SUBSTI-

TUTE

FASTENERS,

USE

ONLY

ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT

FASTENERS

LISTED

THE

PARTS

CATALOG

WHEN

FASTENER

REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED.

AIRBAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL,

DRY PLACE, AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT
AND STATIC ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY WITH
THE FABRIC AIRBAG FACING UP. IF NOT, A
PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

DURING, AND

FOLLOWING, ANY

CHILD

RESTRAINT

ANCHOR

SERVICE,

DUE

IMPACT EVENT OR VEHICLE REPAIR, CARE-
FULLY INSPECT ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE,
TETHER

STRAPS

AND

ANCHORS

FOR

PROPER

INSTALLATION,

OPERATION,

DAMAGE. IF A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR IS
FOUND DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, THE ANCHOR
MUST BE REPLACED.

AIRBAG/TENSIONER DISPOSAL

DEPLOYED OR NONDEPLOYED AIRBAGS

MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LIVE PYROTECHNIC
MATERIAL WITHIN THE AIRBAG INFLATOR.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAGS, OR SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONERS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF COM-
PLETE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE REFER TO
THE

HAZARDOUS

SUBSTANCE

CONTROL

SYSTEM FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. DISPOSE
OF DEPLOYED AIRBAGS IN A MANNER CON-
SISTENT WITH STATE, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL,
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM

(1) With the battery negative cable disconnected,

connect the DRBIII

t scan tool to the Data Link Con-

nector.

(2) Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Exit

vehicle with the scan tool.

(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,

connect the battery negative cable.

(4) Read and record the ACTIVE Diagnostic Trou-

ble Code (DTC) data.

(5) Read and record any STORED DTC’s.
(6) Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures

manual if any DTC’s are found in Step 4 and Step 5.

(7) If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light,

or goes ON and stays ON, there is a system malfunc-
tion. To test the airbag warning lamp (bulb) opera-
tion in the cluster, refer to Electrical, Instrument
Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing - Instrument Cluster.
Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures man-
ual for any other system problems.

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STANDARD PROCEDURE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
AIRBAGS

DEPLOYED AIRBAG

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 AIRBAG

The airbags 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 carrying or han-
dling an undeployed airbag module, the trim side of
the airbag should be pointing away from the body to
minimize possibility of injury if accidental deploy-
ment occurs. Do not place undeployed airbag face
down on a solid surface, the airbag will propel into
the air if accidental deployment occurs.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

DRIVER AIRBAG

After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a

collision, the following MUST be replaced:

• Driver Airbag

• Clock Spring Assembly

• Steering Wheel

• Complete Steering Column Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be

closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
but are to be replaced only as required by the extent
of the visible damage incurred.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to

a collision. the following MUST be replaced:

• Passenger Airbag
All other airbag and vehicle components should be

closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
but are to be replaced only as required by the extent
of the visible damage incurred.

SEAT BELTS AND TENSIONERS

After a frontal impact where an airbag has been

deployed due to a collision. the following MUST be
replaced:

• Front Seat Belt Retractors (driver and passen-

ger) with integral Tensioners.

All other seat belts should be closely inspected for

cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following
any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The other
seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is
incurred. Inspect the Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) child restraint anchors for dam-
age after an impact event and replace as needed.

CLEAN UP PROCEDURE

Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point

(i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or roof sill).
Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag
if applicable.

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.
1). 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 be necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.

CHILD TETHER

REMOVAL

(1) Move passenger seat to the forward most posi-

tion.

(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or

equivalent, gently pry off child tether cover just
below the sport bar and radio tweeter.

(3) Remove child tether from rear bulkhead.
(4) Remove child tether from vehicle.

Fig. 1 VACUUM HEATER AND A/C OUTLETS -

TYPICAL

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