Air Bag Module And PRETENSIONER Seat Belt Disposal Procedures [Two-Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
- A live (undeployed) air bag module, pretensioner seat belt or lap pretensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer to the "AIR BAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES" and dispose of air bag modules, pretensioner seat belts and lap pretensioner seat belts in a deployed condition.
- The air bag modules, pretensioner seat belts and lap pretensioner seat belts are very hot immediately after they are deployed. You can be burned. Do not touch an air bag module, pretensioner seat belt and lap pretensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
- Pouring water on the deployed air bag module, pretensioner seat belt and lap pretensioner seat belt is dangerous. The water will mix with the residual gases to form a gas that can make breathing difficult. Do not pour water on the deployed air bag module, pretensioner seat belt and lap pretensioner seat belt.
- The deployed air bag module, pretensioner seat belt or lap pretensioner seat belt may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic by product of the gas-generated combustion. If this substance gets into your eyes or on your hands, it can cause irritation and itching. When handling the deployed air bag module, pretensioner seat belt and lap pretensioner seat belt, wear gloves and safety glasses.
- Remove the deployed air bag module, pretensioner seat belt or lap pretensioner seat belt.
- Put the air bag module, pretensioner seat belt or lap pretensioner seat belt in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then dispose of it.