Airbag Deployment and Disposal (Outside Vehicle)

Deploying the Airbag: Out-of-car

NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped car, or has been found defective or damaged during transit, storage or service, it should be deployed as follows:




WARNING: Position the airbag assembly face up, out-doors on flat ground at least thirty feet (10 m) from any obstacles or people.

1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on this page or on the tool box label.
2. Remove the short connector from the airbag connector.
3. Follow steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the in-car deployment procedure.