Airbag Deployment and Disposal

Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures
Before either disposing of a vehicle equipped with an air bag, or prior to disposing of the air bag module, be sure to first follow the procedures described below to deploy the air bag.


Disposal Plan
When the problem occurs, take disposal steps as follows:





Undeployed Air Bag Module Disposal

CAUTION:
1) If the vehicle is to be scrapped, junked, or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bag inside the vehicle.
2) Since there is a loud noise when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending noise.
3) Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, select a well-ventilated site. Moreover, never attempt the test near a fire or smoke sensor.

Deployment Inside The Vehicle

When Vehicle Will No Longer Be Driven
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot and open all windows and doors of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnection of the battery cable before doing any further work.





3. Remove the center crash pad side cover.





4. Remove Air-bag SRSCM connector





5. Connect deployment tool to the air bag checker R-terminal.
6. Connect SRS air bag adapter harness battery (+) and (-) when the SRS harness checker still disconnected, to prevent sudden unexpected deployment of the air bag.
Connect the SRS harness checker to SRSCM harness side connector.





7. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, press the push button (removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

CAUTION:
1) Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle.Wear safety glasses.
2) The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
3) If the air bag fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the module.

Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures


After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, except that the following points should be carefully noted during disposal.

1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.
3. There may be, adhered to the deployed air bag module, material that could irritate the eyes and or skin, so wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module.

Note:
If despite these precautions, the material does, get into the eyes or on the skin, immediately rinse the affected area with a large amount of clean water. If any irritation develops, seek medical attention.





4. Tightly seal the air bag module in a strong vinyl bag for disposal.
5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.