Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair
SCRAPPING THE AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONER1. CAUTION FOR AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
- Before disposing of air bag module and seat belt pretensioner, or vehicles equipped with such systems, deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of them as indicated for each model.
- When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pretensioner, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool
- When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pretensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the deployment component.
- When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pretensioner, 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.
- Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment. Also leave seat belt pretensioner unattended for more than 10 minutes after deployment.
- Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides when deploying air bag module and seat belt pretensioner while mounted in vehicle.
- Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
- Do not dispose of the air bag module and seat belt pretensioner un-deployed.
2. CONNECTING TO BATTERY
CAUTION: The battery must show voltage of 9.6 V 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 3 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.
3. 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.
4. DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WHILE MOUNTED IN VEHICLE
When disposing of a vehicle, deploy air bag module and seat belt pretensioners while they are mounted in vehicle
CAUTION:
- When deploying air bag module or seat belt pretensioner, ensure vehicle is empty.
- Disconnect both the vehicle battery cables and wait 3 minutes.
- Disconnect air bag module and seat belt pretensioner connector.
- Connect deployment tool to air bag module or seat belt pretensioner.
For driver air bag module, attach deployment tool adapter to the tool connector.
For front passenger air bag module, attach deployment tool adapter to the tool connector.
For side air bag module, attach deployment tool adapter to the tool connector.
For seat belt pretensioner, attach deployment tool adapter to the tool connector.
- Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
- The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
- 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 or seat belt pretensioner will deploy.
- Activate only one air bag module or seat belt pretensioner at a time.
5. DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
Deployed air bag module and seat belt pretensioner are very hot. Before disposing of air bag module, and seat belt pretensioner wait at least 30 minutes, and 10 minutes, respectively. Seat them in a plastic bag before disposal
CAUTION:
- Never apply water to a deployed air bag module and seat belt pretensioner.
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module and seat belt pretensioner.
- 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 and seat belt pretensioner.
- Air bag module and seat belt pretensioner cannot be reused.
- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.