Part 1
Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
WARNING:
If live air bag (inflator) modules or seat belt pretensioners are disposed of without being deployed/activated beforehand using the proper procedure, there is a risk of personal injury and health problems from contact with the harmful substances that may come out if the deployment container seal is broken.
Before disposing of any live air bag (inflator) modules or seat belt pretensioners, be sure to deploy/activate them using the specified procedure. Never dispose of any live ones through ordinary refuse disposal channels.
Air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner can be deployed / activated inside or outside of vehicle. Deployment / Activation method used depends upon final disposition of vehicle. Review the following instructions in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle: When you intend to return the vehicle to service, deploy the air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside of the vehicle.
Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle: When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag module(s) and/or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) installed on vehicle.
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when deploying an air bag (inflator) module and/or activating a seat belt pretensioner can result in severe personal injury.
Be sure to take all of the following precautions when deploying an air bag (inflator) module and/or activating a seat belt pretensioner:
- Strictly follow the procedure described in this section.
- Read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag
and follow all of the instructions provided.
- Only one person should perform his work to avoid accidental deployment/activation.
- Perform this work in a well-ventilated area as smoke is produced when the air bag (inflator) module / pretensioner is activated.
- Wear safety glasses throughout the disposal procedure from the very beginning. The air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner will immediately be activated when a 12-volt battery is connected.
- Wear suitable ear protection when activating an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner. Also, advise persons in nearby areas to wear suitable ear protection.
- Do not activate two or more air bag (inflator) modules, seat belt pretensioners, or a combination of two at the same time.
- Never connect the deployment harness to any 12-volt battery before connecting it to the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner. The deployment harness must remain shorted and not be connected to a 12-volt battery until preparation for activation of the air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner is completed.
Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle
When you intend to return the vehicle to service, deploy the air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside of the vehicle.
1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
2) Wear safety glasses during this deployment / activation procedure.
3) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B)). If any faulty is found, do not use it and be sure to use new special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
4) Short two deployment harness leads (1) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING:
If a 12-volt battery is connected to the deployment harness (A) before completing preparation for activation of an air bag module/seat belt pretensioner, there is a risk of accidental activation of the module/pretensioner.
Keep the deployment harness (A) shorted and do not connect it to a 12-volt battery until preparation for activation of the air bag module/seat belt pretensioner is completed.
5) Remove air bag (inflator) module(s) or seat belt pretensioner(s) from vehicle.
- Driver air bag (inflator) module: Removal and Installation
- Passenger air bag (inflator) module: Removal and Installation
- Front side-air bag (inflator) module: Removal and Installation
- Rear side-air bag (inflator) module: Removal and Installation
- Curtain air bag (inflator) module: Removal and Installation
- Seat belt pretensioner: Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling and storing a live (non-deployed) air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury due to accidental deployment of the air bag.
- Handle or store a live air bag (inflator) module in a place with an ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise sources.
- Always carry a live air bag (inflator) module with the trim cover pointing away from you.
- Always place a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface with the bag (trim cover) side facing up to keep it away from the surface.
- Do not place anything including another (inflator) module on top of an air bag (inflator) module. Allowing for a free space above the module is essential to minimize the risk of personal injury in the event of accidental deployment of the air bag.
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling and storing a live (non-activated) seat belt pretensioner can result in personal injury due to accidental activation of the pretensioner.
- Handle and store a live seat belt pretensioner in a place with an ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise sources.
- Never carry a live air bag pretensioner by holding the belt webbing.
- When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on a workbench or other flat surface, make sure that the pretensioner's exhaust hole (1) side faces upward.
- Do not put anything on the exhaust hole (1) side of a live seat belt pretensioner. Also avoid placing one live air bag pretensioner on top of another.
6) Set air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
- For driver air bag (inflator) module
a Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where driver air bag (inflator) module (1) is set for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
b Place driver air bag (inflator) module (1) with its vinyl trim cover facing up (2) on ground in Step a.
- For passenger air bag (inflator) module
a Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) is set for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
b Place deployment fixture (A) on ground in Step a.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75041
c Fill plastic reservoir in deployment fixture (A) with water or sand. This is necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of fixture during deployment.
d Attach passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) in deployment fixture (A) securely using M8 bolt (2).
NOTE:
It is essential to use proper size and proper strength bolts to assure proper attachment of the passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) to the deployment fixture (A).
Be sure to use M8 size and 7T strength bolts.
- For side-air bag (inflator) module
a Remove sleeve (1) and sleeve lock nut (2), if equipped.
a Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where side-air bag (inflator) module for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, space on shop floor where there is no activity and provide sufficient ventilation. Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within deployment area.
b Place deployment fixture (A) on ground.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75041
c Fill plastic reservoir in deployment fixture (A) with water or sand. This is necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of fixture during deployment.
d Attach side-air bag (inflator) module (1) in deployment fixture using mounting attachment, sleeve lock nut and washer (2).
NOTE:
Make sure that deploying direction faces as shown in figure against mounting attachment.
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module
a Cut off bag (1) of curtain air bag (inflator) module.
a Tie curtain air bag inflator (1) to tire (3) with wire harness (2) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
WARNING:
If the wire harness is not tied tightly to the tire, the curtain air bag inflator could fly off the tire when the air bag is activated and could cause personal injury.
Be sure to tie the wire harness of the curtain air bag inflator tightly to the tire.
NOTE:
Wind wire harness (2) around at least 3 times.
b Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where curtain air bag (inflator) module (1) is set for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or flammable object exists within activation area.
c Pile tire with curtain air bag (inflator) module on tire (4).
- For seat belt pretensioner
a Cut webbing (1) at tongue plate stopper (3) of seat belt pretensioner (2) side as shown.
NOTE:
Hold seat belt pretensioner (2) vertically in the same condition as it is installed. Otherwise, webbing can't be pulled out.
b Remove tongue plate (4) and shoulder anchor (5) from webbing.
c Tie webbing (1) tightly at 10 cm (3.9 in.) from cutting edge as shown.
d Tie seat belt pretensioner (2) with wire harness (3) to wheel-installed tire (4) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE:
Wind wire harness (3) around at least 3 times.
a Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where seat belt pretensioner (2) is to be activated. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or flammable object exists within activation area.
b Place wheel-installed tire (4) with seat belt pretensioner (2) on ground in Step e.
7) Stretch deployment harness (A) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
8) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (1) near the shorted end of deployment harness (A).
9) Check that area around air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10) Connect adapter cable (B) as follows.
Special Tool
(B): 09932-76510
- For driver air bag (inflator) module [A]:
Check that driver air bag (inflator) module is placed with its vinyl trim cover facing up, and connect adapter cable (B) to 1st stage (orange connector) and 2nd stage (black connector) of driver air bag (inflator) module.
- For passenger air bag (inflator) module [B]:
Check that passenger air bag (inflator) module is firmly and properly secured on deployment fixture (special tool), and connect adapter cable (B) to 1st stage (orange connector) and 2nd stage (black connector) of passenger air bag (inflator) module.
- For side-air bag (inflator) module [C]:
Verify that side-air bag (inflator) module is firmly and properly on deployment fixture (special tool), and connect adapter cable (B) to side-air bag (inflator) module.
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module [D]:
a Connect adapter cable (B) to curtain air bag (inflator) module.
b Pile 2 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (3) on top of tire with curtain air bag (inflator) (4), and tie them with wire harness (5) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE:
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.
- For seat belt pretensioner [E]:
a Connect adapter cable (B) to seat belt pretensioner.
b Pile 2 wheel-installed tires (3) on top of tire with seat belt pretensioner (6), and tie them with wire harness (5) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE:
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.
c Drape blanket (7) over those tires.
11) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
