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Battery - Disconnect Unit (SRS) - Deployment - Off Vehicle



Battery - Disconnect (SRS) - Deployment - Off Vehicle

Service Repair No - 76.74.22


These guidelines are written to aid authorized personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag modules.

Deploy

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

1. Make the SRS system safe.
2. Remove battery disconnect unit from vehicle.
3. Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-003 and associated fly leads.





4. Position LRT-86-007/02 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above the bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards during detonation. Tighten vice.





5. Fit and secure battery disconnect unit to LRT-86-007/02.





6. Connect deployment tool fly lead LRT-86-003/03 to battery disconnect unit.
7. Connect deployment tool LRT-86-003 to deployment tool fly lead LRT-86-003/03.
8. Connect deployment tool LRT-86-003 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least 15 meters (50 feet) away from the airbag module.

9. Press deployment tool operating button to deploy battery disconnect unit.
10. Disconnect deployment tool from battery.

WARNING: During deployment parts of the airbag module become hot enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbag module.

11. Disconnect deployment tool fly lead from battery disconnect unit.
12. Remove battery disconnect unit from holding tool and place in a sealed bag, ready for disposal.
13. Wipe down holding tools with a damp cloth and remove from vice.
14. Transport deployed battery disconnect unit to designated area for incineration.

CAUTION: Do not re-use or salvage any parts of the SRS system.

NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS components in the vehicle passenger compartment.