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Deployment and Disposal Procedures

Disposal of Air Bag Module
- Before disposing of air bag module or vehicle equipped with such a system, deploy the system. If such a system has already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of the air bag module.
- Do not dispose of the air bag module un-deployed.
- When deploying the air bag module, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400 (Kent-Moore No. J38381).
- When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.
- Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment.
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module.
- Never apply water to a deployed air bag module.
- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.

CHECKING DEPLOYMENT TOOL





Connecting to battery
- Place the vehicle outdoors in an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides.
- Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.

CAUTION: The battery must show voltage of 9.6V or more.

Remove the battery from the vehicle and place it on dry wood blocks approximately 5 m (16 ft) away from the vehicle.

- Wait 10 to 12 minutes after the vehicle battery is disconnected before proceeding.
- Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.

CAUTION: Make sure the polarity Is correct. The right side lamp In the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow with a green light. If the right side lamp glows red, reverse the connections to the battery.





Deployment tool check
Press the deployment tool switch to the "ON" position. The left side lamp in the tool, marked "air bag connector voltage" should illuminate. If it does not illuminate, replace the tool.





Air bag deployment tool lamp illumination chart (Battery connected)





DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR AIR BAG MODULE AS A UNIT
Deploying air bag module while it is mounted in vehicle may damage vehicle. Deploy air bag module as a unit except when disposing of vehicle.
Anchor air bag module in a vise secured to a firm foundation during deployment.

Deployment of driver's air bag module as a unit
1. Prepare two sets of nuts and bolts (see figure at left). These bolts are required to secure driver's air bag module to the vise.
2. Install one set of nuts and bolts to each side of the air bag module.





CAUTION: Make sure to Install two bolts and nuts on each side.





3. Firmly place two nuts (secured to air bag module) in the vise.

CAUTION: Ensure these two nuts are equally placed In the vise. Never finish the Installation with just one nut.

4. Connect deployment tool (SST: KV99106400) to air bag module connector.





5. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
6. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
7. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on the tool, marked "air bag connector voltage", will illuminate and the air bag module will deploy.

CAUTION: When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.

Deployment of passenger air bag module as a unit





1. Using wire, secure air bag module to passenger air bag bracket (SST: KV99105300) at two places.

CAUTION: Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) in diameter.

2. Firmly anchor passenger air bag bracket in a vise.





3. Connect deployment tool adapter (SST: KV991065S0) to deployment tool (SST: KV99106400) connector and connector on either side of air bag module.





4. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on the tool, marked "air bag connector voltage", will illuminate and the air bag module will deploy.

CAUTION: When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.

7. Activate the other inflator.

CAUTION: Always activate one inflator at a time.

DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG MODULE WHILE MOUNTED IN VEHICLE





When disposing of vehicles, deploy air bag module while it is mounted in vehicle.

CAUTION: When deploying air bag module, ensure vehicle is empty.

1. Disconnect the vehicle battery ground cable and wait 10 minutes.
2. Disconnect air bag module connector.





3. Connect deployment tool connector (SST: KV99106400) to air bag module.
For front passenger air bag module, attach deployment tool adapters (SST: KV991065S0) to the tool connector.
4. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on the tool, marked "air bag connector voltage", will illuminate. Then the air bag module will deploy.

CAUTION: Activate only one passenger air bag module Inflator at a time.





DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE
Deployed air bag module is very hot. Before disposing of air bag module, wait at least 30 minutes. Seal them in a vinyl bag before disposal.

CAUTION:
- Never apply water to a deployed air bag module.
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module.
- No poisonous gas Is produced upon air bag module deployment. However, be careful not to Inhale gas since it irritates throat and can cause choking.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- Air bag module cannot be re-used.
- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.
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