Air Bag Module And Pre-TENSIONER Seat Belt Disposal Procedures [Two-Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- A live (undeployed) air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer to the "AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES" and dispose of air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and lap pre-tensioner seat belts in a deployed condition.
- The air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and lap pre-tensioner seat belts are very hot immediately after they are deployed. You can be burned. Do not touch an air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt and lap pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
- Pouring water on the deployed air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt and lap pre-tensioner 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, pre-tensioner seat belt and lap pre-tensioner seat belt.
- The deployed air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner 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, pre-tensioner seat belt and lap pre-tensioner seat belt, wear gloves and safety glasses.
- Remove the deployed air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt.
- Put the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner seat belt in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then dispose of it.