AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
IF the Active DTC is:
Conditions
Squib Status
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
AND the stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER than the
stored DTC minutes for Driver or Passenger
Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more
Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
used.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open is NOT
an active code
Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
live.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 1 open is NOT
an active code
Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
used.
If none of the Driver or Passenger Squib 1 or 2 open are active codes, the status of the airbag squibs is unknown.
In this case the airbag should be handled and disposed of as if the squibs were both live.
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
Following a supplemental restraint deployment, the
vehicle interior will contain a powdery residue. This
residue consists primarily of harmless particulate
by-products of the small pyrotechnic charge that ini-
tiates the propellant used to deploy a supplemental
restraint. However, this residue may also contain
traces of sodium hydroxide powder, a chemical
by-product of the propellant material that is used to
generate the inert gas that inflates the airbag. Since
sodium hydroxide powder can irritate the skin, eyes,
nose, or throat, be certain to wear safety glasses, rub-
ber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt during cleanup.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, if you experience skin irritation during cleanup, run cool water
over the affected area. Also, if you experience irritation of the nose or throat, exit the vehicle for fresh air
until the irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.
1. Begin the cleanup by using a vacuum cleaner to
remove any residual powder from the vehicle inte-
rior. Clean from outside the vehicle and work your
way inside, so that you avoid kneeling or sitting on
a non-cleaned area.
2. Be certain to vacuum the heater and air condition-
ing outlets as well. Run the heater and air condi-
tioner blower on the lowest speed setting and
vacuum any powder expelled from the outlets.
CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two initi-
ators (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may
not have live pyrotechnic material within the infla-
tor. Do not dispose of these airbags unless you
are sure of complete deployment. Refer to AIRBAG
SQUIB STATUS . All damaged, faulty, or non-de-
ployed supplemental restraints which are replaced
on vehicles are to be handled and disposed of properly. If an airbag or seat belt tensioner unit is faulty or
damaged and non-deployed, refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for proper disposal. Be cer-
tain to dispose of all non-deployed and deployed supplemental restraints in a manner consistent with state,
provincial, local and federal regulations.
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