Air Bag Manual Deployment In Vehicle

Deployment With Module Fitted To Vehicle

CAUTION: Deployment in the vehicle will damage the steering wheel; if the vehicle is not being scrapped deploy the module away from the vehicle in accordance with the separate procedure.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module, the module must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure.

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of the airbag module when fitted to the vehicle.

WARNING: Only use the LAND ROVER approved deployment equipment. Deploy airbag module in a well ventilated designated area. Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.




2. Release 2 turnbuckles securing lower panel to dash, remove lower panel.




3. Knee bolster (where fitted); Remove 4 screws and withdraw kneebolster.
4. Release airbag harness to column harness connector from bracket.
5. Disconnect airbag harness connector from column harness.




WARNING: Ensure tool is not connected to battery.

6. Connect flylead SMD 408215 to column harness connector.
7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to tool SMD 4082/1.

WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure within steering wheel.

8. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres away from vehicle.




9. Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag module.
10. DO NOT return to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from steering wheel, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.

WARNING: DO NOT transport airbag module in the vehicle passenger compartment.

13. Scrap all remaining parts of airbag system. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system including steering wheel.

WARNING: DO NOT transport airbag module in the vehicle passenger compartment. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system.