Disposal Procedures: Notes
NOTE:
Disposal of undeployed air bag may violate federal, state and/or local laws. If scrapping vehicle, air bags must be deployed while mounted in vehicle. If this is not possible, remove air bag and deploy remotely. If air bag cannot be deployed, contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions.
Air bag disposal may be necessary in following situations:
- Scrapping vehicle with deployed air bag.
- Scrapping vehicle with live air bag.
- Disposal of a live but electrically faulty air bag module.
- Disposal of a deployed air bag module.
AIR BAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
| Condition |
Instructions |
| Module replacement |
| Deployed air bag |
Dispose of in usual manner |
| Faulty but live air bag module |
Return for disposal |
| Vehicle to be scrapped |
| Deployed air bag |
Dispose of in usual manner |
| Live air bag |
Deploy air bag |