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Precautions and Procedures (cont'd)

Airbag Handling and Storage

Do not disassemble an airbag. It has no serviceable

parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be

repaired or reused.

For temporary storage of an airbag during service,

observe the following precautions.

• Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.

Never put anything on the airbag.

• To prevent damage to the airbag, keep it away from

any oil, grease, detergent, or water.

• Store the removed airbag on a secure, flat surface

away from any high heat source (exceeding 200 °F/

• Never do electrical tests on the airbags, such as

measuring resistance.

• Do not position yourself in front of the airbag during

removal, inspection, or replacement.

• For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to

airbag disposal (see page 24-216).

• The side curtain airbag module assembly is a long,

jointed part containing an inflator (A), a flexible bag

(B), and brackets (C). When removing or installing the

side curtain airbag assembly, never do these things:

– Handle the flexible bag (B).

– Drop the curtain airbag.

– Cut, tear, or peel the tapes.

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