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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1997LSS V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSSERVICE PRECAUTIONSHANDLING A LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) INFLATOR MODULE
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN K

Handling a Live (Undeployed) Inflator Module

1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Handling a Live (Undeployed) Inflator Module

Take special care when handling and storing a live (undeployed) inflator module. An air bag deployment produces rapid gas generation. This may cause the inflator module, or an object in front of the inflator module, to jettison through the air in the unlikely event of an accidental deployment.

CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
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