Part 2
1.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the battery cable connection, and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the work.
Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
CAUTION:
When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of air bag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the driver's air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to Removal and Installation).
3. Cut the part shown to connect the adapter harness (Special tool: MB991885) to the driver's airbag module connector .
4. Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted).
NOTE:
This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others.
5. Connect the adapter harness to the driver's air bag module.
6. To the torx screw installation hole located at the backside of air bag module, tie a thick wire for fixing the wheel.
7. Pass the deployment wire connected to the air bag module underneath the old tire with wheel. Then, fix the air bag module with deployment surface facing upward using the wire which is tied to the bolt.
8. Place three old tires without wheel onto the tire to which the air bag module is fixed.
9.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag.
- Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool.
- If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor.
Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module.
10. Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to
).
PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
CAUTION:
- Deploy the air bag in the wide open, flat place with a distance of 6 m or more from obstacles and people.
- When deploying the air bag in the open space, do not deploy when the strong wind is blowing. Even with a slight breeze, ignite at the windward of the air bag module.
1.
CAUTION:
Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 Service Precautions of Service Precautions.)
Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
CAUTION:
When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of air bag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the passenger's (front) air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to Removal and Installation).
3. Connect the deployment wires of 6m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB992102), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted).
NOTE:
This prevents the unintentional deployment of front passenger's air bags caused by the static or others.
4. Connect the adapter harness to the passenger's (front) air bag module.
5. Pass a thick wire through the hole of air bag module bracket. Then, with the air bag module deployment surface facing upward, fix the module to the old tire with wheel.
6. Place three old tires without wheel onto the tire to which the air bag module is fixed.
Then, tie and fix all the tires with rope (4 positions).
NOTE:
The passenger's (front) air bag has a larger deployment volume than the driver's air bag. Therefore, it is necessary to tie the tires with rope.
7.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag.
- Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool.
- If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor.
Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module.
8. Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to
).
SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
CAUTION:
- Deploy the air bag in the wide open, flat place with a distance of 6 m or more from obstacles and people.
- When deploying the air bag in the open space, do not deploy when the strong wind is blowing. Even with a slight breeze, ignite at the windward of the air bag module.
1.
CAUTION:
Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 Service Precautions of Service Precautions.)
Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front seat assembly incorporated in side-airbag from the vehicle (Front Seat Assembly Front Seat Assembly Removal and Installation).
3.
CAUTION:
When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of side-airbag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the side-airbag module from the front seat assembly incorporated in the side-airbag
(Refer to Removal and Installation).
4. Prepare two deployment wires of 6 m or more, and keep the terminal at one end connected to that of the other wire (shorted).
NOTE:
This prevents the air bags from unintentional deployment caused by static.
5.
CAUTION:
The following procedures are intended to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static. Therefore, make sure to perform the procedures.
Touch the vehicle body with bare hands to release the charged static.
6. Cut off the side-airbag module wiring harness connector from the wiring harness with nippers.
Connect the deployment wire to each of the two cut wiring harnesses, and cover the connection areas with insulation tape.
7. Pass the deployment wire under the tire with wheel, and connect it to the side-airbag module connector.
8. Install a surplus nut to the side-airbag module bolt. Then, tie a thick wire for fixing the wheel to the bolt. Fix the side-airbag module to the wheel of old tire with the module deployment surface facing upward.
9. Place three old tires without wheel onto the tire to which the side-airbag module is fixed.
Then, tie and fix all the tires with rope. (4 positions)
10.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag.
- Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool.
- If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor.
Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module.
11. Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to
).
CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATOR ACTIVATION OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
CAUTION:
- Activate the inflator in the wide open, flat place with a distance of 6 m or more from obstacles and people.
- When deploying in the open space, do not deploy when the strong wind is blowing. Even with a slight breeze, ignite at the windward of the inflator.
1.
CAUTION:
Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 Service Precautions of Service Precautions.)
Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
CAUTION:
When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of inflator are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional activation caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental activation, store the air bag module on a flat place with the activation surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the headlining Service and Repair).
3. Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of curtain air bag harness connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the connector.
NOTE:
When the harness connector is disconnected from the inflator, the two pins of inflator connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others.
4. Cut the inflator from the air bag as shown in the figure using a cutter or a similar tool.
5. Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted).
NOTE:
This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others.
6. Feed a thick wire through the bracket of the inflator, and connect it to an old tire with a wheel.
7. Connect the adapter harness to the inflator connector.
8. Place the tire to which the inflator is fixed onto the two stacked tires. Then, place 1 or more old tires without wheel onto the stacked tires, and tie and fix all the tires with rope. (4 positions)
9.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that no one is present near the inflator before the activation.
- Immediately after the inflator activation, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool.
- If the inflator does not activate, consult with your distributor.
Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the inflator.
Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to activate the inflator.
10. Discard the activated inflator according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).
DISCARD OF DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE
After deployment and operation, the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering to local laws and/or legislation.
Observe the following precautions during air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner disposal:
1. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool.
2. Do not pour water or oil onto the deployed air bag module.
3. To the deployed air bag module, substances that irritate eyes and skin may be deposited.
Therefore, wear gloves and protective glasses when handling the module. When the substance comes in contact with eyes or skin, flush with a large amount of water.
4. Place the air bag module in the sturdy plastic bag, and seal the bag for disposal.
5. After the work, be sure to wash your hands with water.