Airbag Module - Steering Wheel - Deployment - Off Vehicle

Airbag Module - Steering Wheel - Deployment - Off Vehicle

Service Repair No - 76.74.16

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag modules when removed from 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. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
3. Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-003 and associated flyleads.







4. Position tool LRT-86-007-02 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards from vice. Tighten vice.
5. Secure airbag module to tool LRT-86-007-02 using both fixings LRT-86-007-05.
6. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are secure.

WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is not connected to the battery.







7. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-08 to driver airbag module.
8. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-08 to deployment tool LRT-86-003.
9. Connect tool LRT-86-003 to battery.

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







10. 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.

11. Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-08 from driver airbag module.
12. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from tool LRT-86-007-02, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
13. Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
14. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.

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

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