Standard Procedure Standard Procedure - Handling Airbags; Standard Procedure - Service After An Airbag Deployment - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

8O - 6 RESTRAINTS
RESTRAINTS (Continued)
Fig. 6 SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONE
1 - 13 WIDE
2 - 24 TALL
3 - SEAT AIRBAG CUSHION
4 - 14
5 - 8 INCHES
6 - SEAT AIRBAG CUSHION
7 - CENTER CONSOLE
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
AIRBAGS
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
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 AIRBAG
The airbags 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 carrying or han-
dling an undeployed airbag module, the trim side of
the airbag should be pointing away from the body to
minimize possibility of injury if accidental deploy-
ment occurs. Do not place undeployed airbag face
down on a solid surface, the airbag will propel into
the air if accidental deployment occurs.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a
collision, the following MUST be replaced:
• Driver Airbag
• Clock Spring Assembly
• Steering Wheel
• Complete Steering Column Assembly with Lower
Steering Column Coupler
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to
a collision. the following MUST be replaced:
• Passenger Airbag
• Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
SEAT AIRBAG
After a Seat Airbag has been deployed due to a col-
lision. the following MUST be replaced:
• Complete Seat Back Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
LH