WARNING: SAFE HANDLING OF AIR BAG MODULES REQUIRES FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED BELOW FOR BOTH LIVE AND DEPLOYED AIR BAGS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE, AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.Section 01-12: Instrument Panel and Console | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
WARNING: SAFE HANDLING OF AIR BAG MODULES REQUIRES FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED BELOW FOR BOTH LIVE AND DEPLOYED AIR BAGS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE, AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
Safety precautions must also be observed when handling a deployed module. After deployment, the air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas combustion generant that is irritating to the skin. Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module, and wash your hands with mild soap and water afterwards.