Air Bag Module Handling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Handling a live (undeployed) air bag module that is pointed toward your body could result in serious injury if the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy). When carrying a live (undeployed) air bag module, point the deployment surface away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it operates (deploys).

Fig 1: Identifying Correct Way Of Handling Airbag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
A live (undeployed) air bag module placed with its deployment surface to ground is dangerous. If the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy), it could cause serious injury. Always place a live (undeployed) air bag module with its deployment surface up.

Fig 2: Identifying Correct Way Of Placing Airbag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.