Airbag Module - Steering Wheel - Deployment - In-Vehicle

Airbag Module - Steering Wheel - Deployment - In-Vehicle

Service Repair No - 76.74.15

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe deployment and disposal of airbag modules when still fitted to the vehicle.

Deploy

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

1. Make the SRS system safe.
2. Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-003and associated flyleads.
3. Remove steering column nacelle.
4. Disconnect SRS harness connector from back of rotary coupler.

WARNING:
- Ensure airbag module is secure within steering wheel.
- Ensure the deployment tool is not connected to the battery.







5. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-01 to back of rotary coupler.
6. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-01 to deployment tool LRT-86-003.
7. Connect tool LRT-86-003 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least 15 metres (50 ft) away from the vehicle.







8. Press deployment tool operating button to deploy airbag module.

WARNING: During deployment parts of the airbag module become hot enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbag module.

9. Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-01 from back of rotary coupler.
10. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from steering wheel.
11. Place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.

NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS components in the vehicle passenger compartment.

13. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the SRS system including steering wheel or steering column.