Driver

AIR BAG DISPOSAL - DRIVER, UNDEPLOYED, SCRAPPED VEHICLE

Remote Deployment

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remote deployment is to be carried out outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the loud report which occurs when the air bag is deployed, hearing protection is required.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.

NOTE: A typical driver air bag disposal is shown that is similar for all vehicles.

1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag module removal and installation procedure.

Remove the driver air bag module from the vehicle.







2. Cut the clockspring wire harness. Remove the sheathing over the wires.







3. Strip the insulation from all four wires. Carry out an ohm check from the stripped end of each wire to the connector end. If any of the four wires reads more than 0.5 ohm use another connector.







4. Match the driver air bag module electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Connect the two driver air bag module electrical connectors to the driver air bag module.

CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.







5. Twist together one wire from each pair.







6. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to each twisted splice.
7. Place the air bag module on a flat surface in an open outdoor area with the trim cover and air bag facing up.
8. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the air bag module.







9. Deploy the air bag module by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
10. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed air bag.
11. Dispose of the deployed air bag module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.