Airbag Handling and Storage

Airbag Handling and Storage

Do not disassemble an airbag. It has no serviceable parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.

For temporary storage of the airbag during service, please observe the following precautions.




- Store the removed airbag with the deployment surface up. Never put anything on the removed airbag.




- To prevent damage to the airbag, keep free from any oil, grease, detergent, or water.




- Store the removed airbag on a secure, flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 200 °F 93 °C).
- Never perform electrical inspections to the airbags, such as measuring resistance.




- Do not position yourself in front of the airbag assembly during removal, inspection, or replacement
- Refer to the scrapping procedures for disposal of the damaged airbag.




- The side curtain airbag inflator assembly is a long, jointed part containing an inflator (A), a flexible bag (B), an adapter pipe (C), and a center bracket (D).
- When removing or installing the side curtain airbag inflator assembly, never handle the flexible bag (B) or the adapter pipe (C).