Airbag Module Deployment (Inside of Vehicle)
Airbag Module Deployment (Inside of Vehicle)
Deploy the airbags before disposing them. If a vehicle to be scrapped, the airbag may be deployed inside the vehicle.
WARNING:
- To avoid injury while deploying an airbag or a pretensioner in the vehicle, observe the following precaution:
- Before deploying the airbags, remove all loose objects from the airbag's expansion area.
- Deploy the airbags with the vehicle doors closed and the side windows open.
- Deploy the airbags only in an evacuated area. Service personnel who must be present during the deployment should be at least 10 m (33 ft) in front of the vehicle.
- Do not connect the voltage source until after having completed all other preparations for the deployment of airbags.
- Allow a deployed airbag module or pretensioner cool for 30 minutes before handling.
- Wear gloves and eye protection during the disposal procedure.
- If the deployment fails, disconnect the voltage source and wait 5 minutes before approaching the vehicle.
- The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute after the ignition is OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until 1 minute has passed after disconnecting power to SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be executed immediately without waiting for 1-minute time period to expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SIR during service can result in unexpected deployment, personal injury and unnecessary SIR repairs.
1. Disconnect both battery cables and place the battery at least 10 m (33 ft) from the vehicle.
2. Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover from the steering column.
3. At the lower steering column, cut the 2 wires leading from the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) harness to the clock spring.
4. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in.) of the insulation from the end of the wires leading to the clock spring.
5. Use 2 additional wires, each at least 10 m (33 ft) long, to reach from the deployment battery to the inflator module.
6. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in.) of the insulation from the end of these 2 additional wires.
7. Twist the 2 wires together at one end.
8. Place the twisted ends of the 2 wires near the deployment battery. Do not connect the wires to the battery at this time.
9. Using the free ends of the 10 m (33 ft) wires leading to the clock spring, make 2 splices, one
10. Wrap the wires with insulation tape.
11. Now that the free ends of the 10 m (33 ft) wires are spliced to the airbag module wires, and the ends that are twisted together are near the deployment battery. Clear the area.
12. Untwist the wires that near the deployment battery.
13. Touch 1 wire to the positive battery terminal and touch the other wire to the negative battery terminal. The airbag will deploy.
14. Repeat this procedure for the passenger airbag, side airbags and pretensioners.
15. Using proper precautions, dispose of the deployed airbags/pretensioners.