Disposal

Disposal of Air Bag Module

- Before disposing of air bag modules or vehicles equipped with such a system, deploy the system. If such a system has already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indicated below in "DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE".
- 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 deployment component.
- 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.
- Do not dispose of the air bag module un-deployed.

Checking Deployment Tool

Connecting To Battery
- Place the vehicle outdoors with 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.
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.

SST Lamp Illumination Chart (Battery Connected):

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.

Deployment Procedures For Air Bag Module (Outside Of Vehicle)
Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag in the vehicle is not recommended. This may cause damage to the vehicle interior.
Anchor air bag module in a vise secured to a firm foundation during deployment.

Deployment Of Driver's Air Bag Module (Outside Of Vehicle)

1. Prepare two sets of nuts and bolts (see image). 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 a bolt and nut 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 (J38381) 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 (Outside Of Vehicle)

1. Using wire, secure air bag module to passenger air bag bracket, SST: kV991 05300 (J41246) 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: KV991 065S0 (J38381-30) to deployment tool, SST: KV99106400 (J38381) 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 a vehicle, deploy air bag module while it is mounted in vehicle.

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

1. Disconnect both battery cables and wait 10 minutes.
2. Disconnect air bag module connector.

3. Connect deployment tool connector, SST: KV991 06400 (J38381) to air bag module.
For front passenger air bag module, attach deployment tool adapters, SST: KV991 065S0 (J38381-30) to the tool connector.

Disposing Of Air Bag Module
Deployed air bag module is very hot. Before disposing of air bag modules, wait at least 30 minutes. Seal them in a plastic 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 can not be re-used.
- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.