(a) (Deleted)

(b) The provisions of 2.2.9.1.7.1 and 2.2.9.1.7.2 do not apply to lithium cells or batteries or sodium ion cells or batteries in damaged or defective vehicles, engine or machinery. In such cases the following conditions shall be met:
(i) If the damage or defect has no significant impact on the safety of the cell or battery, damaged and defective vehicles, engines or machinery, may be carried under the conditions defined in special provisions 363 or 666, as appropriate;
(ii) If the damage or defect has a significant impact on the safety of the cell or battery, the lithium cell or battery or the sodium ion cell or battery shall be removed and carried according to special provision 376.
However, if it is not possible to safely remove the cell or battery or it is not possible to verify the status of the cell or battery, the vehicle, engine or machinery may be towed or carried as specified in (i).

(c) The procedures described in (b) also apply to damaged lithium cells or batteries or sodium ion cells or batteries in vehicles, engines or machinery.