Service Procedures Cleanup Procedure; Handling Airbag Module; Maintenance Inspection - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the Passenger Airbag Module towards
the instrument panel surface and close the door over
the folded bag. Then tape the door shut.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-
der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig.
2). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple
vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.
NOTE: Dispose deployed airbag properly, contact
dealer or government agency for disposal recom-
mendations.
Fig. 2 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets
SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed:
• Driver Airbag Module
• Steering wheel
• Clockspring assembly
The component above must be replaced because
they cannot be reused. Replace any other driver air-
bag system components if damaged.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag Module has been
deployed:
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• Passenger Airbag Module
• Instrument panel plastic retainer and steel rein-
forcement assembly
The components above must be replaced because of
visible or non visible structural damage.
The glove box, top cover, cluster hood, steering col-
umn cover, right trim bezel and/or end cap, or any
other components should be checked and replaced if
damaged.

HANDLING AIRBAG MODULE

DEPLOYED MODULE
The vehicle interior may contain a very small
amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of
airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide powder can
irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Wear safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing
when cleaning any of the powder residue from the
vehicle.
If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,
run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
UNDEPLOYED
The airbag modules must be stored in its original
special container until used for service. At no time
should a source of electricity be permitted near the
inflator on the back of an airbag module. When car-
rying or handling an undeployed airbag module, the
trim side of the airbag should be pointing away from
the body to minimize possibility of injury if acciden-
tal deployment occurs. Do not place undeployed air-
bag face down on a solid surface, the airbag will
propel into the air if accidentally deployment occurs.

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

Check the airbag warning lamp for proper opera-
tion as follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
The airbag warning lamp should illuminate. If does
not, test the system using a scan tool and Passive
Restraint System Diagnostic Procedures Manual.
Repair as required.
(2) The airbag warning lamp lights, but fails to go
out after ten seconds. Test the system using a scan
tool and Passive Restraint System Diagnostic Proce-
dures Manual. Repair as required.
(3) Erasing stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes is not
required.
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