Handling Precautions

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE

Handling and Storage
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) module. The rapid gas generation produced during deployment of the air bag could cause the air bag (inflator) module, or an object in front of the air bag (inflator) module, to be thrown through the air in the unlikely event of an accidental deployment





WARNING:
- For handling and storing an air bag (inflator) module, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65°C (150°F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
- Never rest a steering column assembly on the steering wheel with the air bag (inflator) module face down and column vertical. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
- Never attempt measuring the resistance of the air bag (inflator) module. The electric current from the tester may cause the air bag to deploy, possibly resulting in personal injury.
- Never attempt disassembly of the air bag (inflator) module.
- If grease, washing detergent, oil, water, etc. get on the air bag (inflator) module, wipe them off quickly with a dry cloth.
- When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be very careful not to allow it to undergo any impact such as dropping. If a strong impact was applied to an air bag (inflator) module (For example, it has been dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 ft.).), it must be replaced with a new one

Disposal

WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment, which could cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels. The undeployed air bag (inflator) module contains substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Disposal in any manner inconsistent with proper procedures may be a violation of federal, state and/or local laws.

Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) module. When disposal is necessary, be sure to deploy it first according to the procedure described and then dispose it.

DEPLOYED DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE

Handling and Disposal

WARNING:
- Immediately after deployment, the air bag (inflator) module is very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off before starting servicing (handling) it.
- Do not apply water, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module.
- After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worm
- Wash your hands with mild soap and water after completing the work.





Put a deployed air bag (inflator) module in a strong vinyl bag, seal it and dispose of it through normal refuse channels using applicable procedures.

AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS





- The wire harness of the air bag system can be identified by the yellow protective tube over it. Handle it with special care.
- When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.