Air Bag Deployment and Disposal
AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSALAIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Before disposing of a vehicle equipped with an airbag, or prior to disposing of the airbag module, be sure to first follow the procedures described below to deploy the airbag.
CAUTION: When handling the deployed airbag be careful that not the dust enters your eyes and always wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the dust.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
- If the vehicle is to be scrapped, junked, or otherwise disposed of, deploy the airbag inside the vehicle.
- Since there is a loud noise when the airbag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending noise.
- Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the airbag is deployed, select a well ventilated site. Moreover, never attempt the test near a fire or smoke sensor.
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
WHEN VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE DRIVEN :
1. Open all windows and doors of the vehicle. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
3. Remove the center crash pad side cover.
4. Remove the Airbag SRSCM connector.
5. Connect the deployment tool to the connector of each module.
6. As far away from the vehicle as possible, press the push button on the depolyment tool to deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
- Before deploying the airbag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
- The inflator will be quite hot Immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle It. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from airbag deployment. See the Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the airbag fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the module. Contact your DPSM.
DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
After deployment, the airbag module should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap part, except that the following points should be carefully noted during disposal.
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the airbag after deployment.
3. There may be adhered to the deployed airbag module, material that could irritate the eyes and/or skin, so wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag module. If despite these precautions, the material does get into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area with a large amount of clean water, If any irritation develops, seek medical attention.
4. Tightly seal the airbag module in a strong viny bag for disposal.
5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.