Procedures

AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL

AIR BAG DISPOSAL

SPECIAL TOOL REQUIRED
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A

Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, before deploying the airbags or side airbags, the Technical Manager must give approval and/or special instruction. Only after the airbags or side airbags have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
If the airbags or side airbags appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow this procedure.

Deploying Airbags In the vehicle
If a SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags or side airbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags or side airbags should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag or side airbag are securely mounted.
3. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure.

Driver's Airbag :
4. Remove the driver's airbag , then disconnect #1,#2 driver's airbag connector.
Then install the SST (0957A-38510).

Passenger's Airbag :
5. Remove the passenger's airbag, then disconnect passenger's airbag connector.
Then install the SST (0957A-38510).

Side Airbag :
6. Remove the side airbag, then disconnect side airbag connector.
Then install the SST (0957A-3F100).

Curtain Airbag :
7. Remove the curtain airbag, then disconnect curtain airbag connector.
Then instal the SST (0957A-38500).

Belt pretensioner :
8. Remove the belt pretensioner, then disconnect belt pretensioner connector.
Then instal the SST (0957A-38500).

Buckle pretensioner :
9. Remove the buckle pretensioner, then disconnect buckle pretensioner connector.
Then install the SST (0957A-2E210).

10. Place the deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away from the airbag.
11. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.
12. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbag should deploy. Repeat for 2nd circuit if deploying DAB or PAB. (Deployment is both highly audible and visible: a loud noise and rapid inflation of the bag, followed by slow deflection)




13. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag and seal it securely.

DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG OUT OF THE VEHICLE
If an intact airbag has been removed from a scrapped vehicle, or has been found defective or damage during transit, storage or service, it should be deployed as follows :
1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors on flat ground at least thirty feet (10 meters) from any obstacles or people.

DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED AIRBAG
1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure of driver's airbag, front passenger's and side airbag.
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by twisting together the two airbag inflator wires.
3. Package the airbag in exactly the same packing that the new replacement part come in.