OEM 2001 Jeep Wrangler Air Bag

2001 Jeep Wrangler Air Bag Parts and Q&A

• Q: How Can Air Bag Deployment Affect Safety and Cleanup Procedures on 2001 Jeep Wrangler?

  A: After using an air bag, anyone repairing or buying the car must replace the air bags, trim cover, horn switch, Clock Spring and passenger air bag door, as these parts are not designed for further use and it may be hard to find damage on inspection. Whenever possible, look closely at other vehicle components before replacing them. After the air bag is deployed, dust inside the vehicle is mainly harmless, but it can also contain sodium hydroxide, a powder that could irritate the eye, nose, throat or skin. So, you must use safety glasses, rubber gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when cleaning up. When there is irritation on the skin, wet the area with cool water and if the nose or throat is irritated, a few minutes of fresh air should help; but if bothersome signs stay, see a doctor. For the first step, vacuum the car from the outside to the inside to pick up any remaining powder, to keep you from touching dusty places. Don't forget to vacuum the switches for your heater and air conditioner," using the "low speed" setting on your vacuum cleaner, vacuum out any powder that appears from the outlets. If any supplemental restraint is damaged, faulty or not deployed, it should be handled and disposed of as needed and if an air bag system is faulty or damaged and not used, it should be disposed of as instructed by the Hazardous Substance Control System, in compliance with all proper regulations. Then, take out the deployed air bags using the right service removal steps and you might have to vacuum the interior a second time to clear up all the powder.