Airbag and Tensioner Disposal

Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
If an intact airbag or tensioner has been removed from a scrapped vehicle, or has been found defective or damaged during transit, storage, or service, it should be deployed as follows:
  1. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle on the tool label.
  1. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat ground, at least 10 meters (30 feet) from any obstacles or people.
  1. Follow Step 1 through 12 of the in-vehicle deployment procedure.
    NOTE: The driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual inflators. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires together, and clip an alligator clip to each pair.