Handling A Deployed Inflator Module

1995 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 4SECTION Handling A Deployed Inflator Module
Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag and inflator module. After deployment, the metal surfaces of the inflator module will be very hot and the surface of the deployed air bag may be covered with sodium hydroxide which can irritate skin.
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