Air Bag: Service Precautions

DISPOSAL OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER

Caution for Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
- Before disposing of air bag module, seat belt pre-tensioner or vehicle equipped with such systems, deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of them as indicated in "DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER".
- When deploying the air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner, always use the Special Service Tool Deployment tool [KV99106400 (J-38381)].
- When deploying the air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the component being deployed.
- When deploying air bag module or 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.
- Only deploy one air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner at a time.
- Due to heat, leave deployed air bag module unattended for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Leave deployed seat belt pre-tensioner unattended for at least 10 minutes after deployment.
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner.
- Never apply water to the deployed air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner.
- Wash your hands thoroughly 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 or 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 or seat belt pre-tensioner undeployed.