Air Bag: Service Precautions

Airbag / Pretensioner Service-Deployment
+ Before disposing of air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, or vehicles equipped with such systems, deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indicated in "SERVICE AND REPAIR/AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL".
+ When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400 (Kent-Moore No. J38381).
+ When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the deployment component.
+ When deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, a fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke being released. The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale smoke since it irritates the throat and can cause choking.
+ Always activate one air bag module at a time.
+ Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment. Also leave seat belt pre-tensioner unattended for move than 10 minutes after deployment.
+ Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
+ Never apply water to a deployed air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
+ Wash your hands clean after finishing work.
+ Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft)on all sides when deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner while mounted in vehicle.
+ Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
+ Do not dispose of the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner un-deployed.