Deployment/Activation Inside of Vehicle
When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag modules and/or activate seat belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.1. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position, remove key and put on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3. Disconnect air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner connector as follows.
a. For driver air bag (inflator) module
Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near base of steering column.
b. For passenger air bag (inflator) module
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
c. For seat belt pretensioner
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) center pillar lower trims and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors (4).
4. Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module and/or seat belt pretensioner is securely mounted.
5. Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B)). If any faulty condition is found, do not use it and be sure to use new deployment harness (A) and/or adapter cable (B). And connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) and lock connectors with lock slider (2).
NOTE: If faulty of seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (B) is found, replace it to spare connector (special tool).
Special tool
(A): 09932 - 75030
(B): 09932 - 78331
6. Short two deployment harness leads (1) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING: Deployment harness (A) shall remain shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery until you are ready to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
7. Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) to air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
a. For air bag (inflator) module
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to air bag (inflator) module connector (driver or passenger) till click can be heard.
b. For seat belt pretensioner
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) to seat belt pretensioner and lock connector with lock part.
8. Route deployment harness (1) out of vehicle.
9. Verify that inside of vehicle and area surrounding vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10. Stretch deployment harness (1) to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11. Place 12 volts vehicle battery (2) near shorted end of deployment harness (1).
12. Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item (3). This reduces possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of vehicle's glass or interior.
13. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE:
- When air bag (inflator) module deploys or seat belt pretensioner activates, rapid gas expansion will create substantial report. Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or to activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
- After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
WARNING:
- Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects.
- Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
- Wait for about 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal injury.
14. Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness (2).
15. Connect deployment harness (2) to 12 volts vehicle battery (3). This will immediately deploy or activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
16. Disconnect deployment harness (2) from 12 volts vehicle battery (3) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
17. Repeat Steps 2) through 16) to deploy/activate air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners which has not been deployed/activated, if any.
18. In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Step 24) through 26). If air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 19) through 23).
19. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any fragments or discard it entirely.
20. Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
21. Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
22. Check adapter cable connector as follows.
a. For air bag (inflator) module
Air bag (inflator) module connector of adapter cable (special tool) are designed to be reused. However they should be inspected for damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
b. For seat belt pretensioner
Seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (special tool) must be replaced to spare connector (special tool).
NOTE: Do not reuse seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (special tool) because it will be destroyed by shock when seat belt pretensioner is activated.
23. With air bag (inflator) modules deployed and seat belt pretensioners activated, vehicle may be scrapped in the same manner as non-air bag system/seat belt pretensioner equipped vehicle.
NOTE: Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate.
24. Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from vehicle. For driver air bag (inflator) module, refer to "Driver Air Bag (inflator) Module Removal and Installation". For passenger air bag (inflator) module, refer to "Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation". For seat belt pretensioner, refer to "Front Seat Belt Components".
25. Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module and/or unactivated seat belt pretensioner referring to "Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System" and/or "Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt" for details.
26. Contact your local distributor for further assistance.