Shadow Convertible L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1994)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures
After deployment, air bag module should be placed in a plastic bag and disposed of in same manner as any other scrap parts, except that following points
should be carefully noted during disposal.
1. When handling deployed air bag assembly, face shield and rubber gloves should be worn.
2. There may be, adhered to air bag module, material that could irritate eyes and/or skin.
Note:
If any irritation develops, seek medical attention.
a. If sinus or throat irritation is encountered during air bag removal, exit vehicle and breath fresh air.
b. If material does come in contact with eyes and/or skin, immediately rinse affected area with a large amount of cool, clean water.
c. If sinus, throat, skin or any other type of irritation continues, consult a physician.
3. After handling a deployed air bag assembly, wash hands and rinse thoroughly with water.
4. CAUTION:
Inflator will be quite hot immediately after deployment, wait 30 minutes to allow air bag to cool.
5. Do not put water or oil on air bag after deployment.
6. Put deployed air bag in a hermetically sealed container and discard it.
7. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from vehicle interior as follows:
a. Work from outside to center of vehicle.
b. Vacuum A/C, vent, defroster and heater ducts.
c. Run blower motor on low speed and vacuum any powder expelled from plenum.
d. It may be necessary to vacuum interior of vehicle a second time to ensure all powder is recovered.
8. An air bag that has been deployed should be removed as described under Airbag Module Replacement.
9. Prior to removing a deployed air bag assembly, place tape over air bag exhaust vents.
10. Before disposing of a vehicle equipped with air bag(s), or prior to disposing of air bag module, module must be deployed as follows:
a. If vehicle is to be scrapped, deploy air bag(s) inside vehicle.
b. If vehicle is to continue in service, air bags must be removed and deployed outside vehicle.
