Air Bag

[Sam Adams]

I'm giving a class on vehicle extrication. I'm wondering if there are any adverse effects (after the battery cable is disconected) on the air bag systems when the dash is either jacked or rolled away.

[Ken Metzler]

Sam check out www.terc.org they have some good stuf on SRS... also www.ntsb.gov Adios Ken

[Ron Shaw]

Sam,

This should not be a problem, but remember that not all front airbags are electrically activated, some have a mecanical sensor and will still remain active even when the power is cut/disconnected. Don't pull/displace the steering wheel and this should not be a problem.

Becare of possible inflators such as used in the HIPS which will be in the area of the A-pillar.