Part 2
Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
12) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy / activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling a deployed air bag and/or activated seat belt pretensioner may result in a fire, personal injury or health problems.
- Do not place an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects because it is hot enough to start a fire.
- Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
- Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
- Be sure to follow all of the procedures described in this section.
NOTE:
- When air bag (inflator) module deploys and seat belt pretensioner activates, rapid gas expansion will create substantial report. Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
- When driver air bag (inflator) module deploys, driver air bag (inflator) module may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is normal reaction to force of rapid gas expansion inside of drive air bag (inflator) module.
- After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
13) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness.
14) Connect deployment harness to 12 volts vehicle battery (2). This will immediately deploy or activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
15) Disconnect deployment harness from 12 volts vehicle battery (2) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
16) In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner did not deploy / activate after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Step 22) through 25). If air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner did deploy or activate, proceed with Steps 18) through 21).
17) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
18) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
19) Check adapter cable as follows.
- For air bag (inflator) module
Be sure to check air bag (inflator) module adapter cable (special tool) for damage after deployment and replace it with new adapter cable (special tool), if it is damaged.
- For seat belt pretensioner
Be sure to check seat belt pretensioner adapter cable (special tool) for damage after seat belt pretensioner is activated. Replace it with spare connector (special tool) or new adapter, if necessary.
20) Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module (1) or activated seat belt pretensioner (2) through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and tightly seal air bag (inflator) module (1) or seat belt pretensioner (2) in strong vinyl bag. Refer to Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal:Advanced Air Bag
for details.
21) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE:
Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate.
22) Ensure that deployment harness has been disconnected from 12 volts vehicle battery and that its two banana plugs have been shorted together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
23) Disconnect deployment harness and adapter cable from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
24) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module referring to Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag
for details.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle
When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag modules and/or activate seat belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.
1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, remove key and put on safety glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3) Disconnect air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner connector as follows.
- For driver air bag (inflator) module:
Remove driver side front pillar lower trim and disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module connector (1).
- For passenger air bag (inflator) module:
Remove passenger side front pillar lower trim and disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
- For front side-air bag (inflator) module:
Disconnect front side-air bag (inflator) module connectors (1) under front seat cushion.
- For rear side-air bag (inflator) module (hatchback model):
Remove rear side-air bag. Removal and Installation
- For rear side-air bag (inflator) module (sedan model):
a Remove rear seat side back. Removal and Installation
b Disconnect rear side-air bag (inflator) module connectors (1).
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module (hatchback model):
Disconnect curtain air bag (inflator) module connector (1).
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module (sedan model):
a Remove rear pillar inner trim.
b Disconnect curtain air bag (inflator) module connectors (1).
- For seat belt pretensioners (right and left):
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) center pillar lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors (1).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module and/or seat belt pretensioners is securely mounted.
5) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A), adapter cable (B), (C) and (D)). If any faulty condition is found, do not use it and be sure to use new special tool. And connect adapter cable (B), (C) or (D) to deployment harness (A) and lock connectors with lock slider.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-78332
(C): 09932-77310
(D): 09932-76510
6) Short two deployment harness leads 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.
7) Connect adapter cable (B), (C) or (D) in series with deployment harness (A) to air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
- For driver air bag (inflator) module:
Connect adapter cable in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to driver air bag (inflator) module connector till click can be heard.
- For passenger air bag (inflator) module:
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to passenger air bag (inflator) module connector till click can be heard.
- For front side-air bag (inflator) module:
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to front side-air bag (inflator) module connector till click can be heard.
- For rear side-air bag (inflator) module (hatchback model):
a Connect adapter cable (D) in series with deployment harness (A) to rear side-air bag (inflator) module and lock connector with lock part.
b Install rear side-air bag. Removal and Installation
- For rear side-air bag (inflator) module (sedan model):
a Connect adapter cable (D) in series with deployment harness (A) to rear side-air bag (inflator) module and lock connector with lock part.
b Install rear seat side back. Removal and Installation
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module (hatchback model):
Connect adapter cable (C) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (C) connector to curtain air bag (inflator) module connector till click can be heard.
- For curtain air bag (inflator) module (sedan model):
Connect adapter cable (D) in series with deployment harness (A) to curtain air bag (inflator) module and lock connector with lock part.
- For seat belt pretensioners:
Connect adapter cable (D) in series with deployment harness (A) to seat belt pretensioner and lock connector with lock part.
8) Route deployment harness (1) out of vehicle.
9) Check that inside of vehicle and area surrounding vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10) Stretch deployment harness (1) to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (2) near shorted end of deployment harness (1).
12) Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item. This reduces possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of vehicle's glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioners.
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling a deployed air bag and/or activated seat belt pretensioner may result in a fire, personal injury or health problems.
- Do not place an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects because it is hot enough to start a fire.
- Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
- Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
- Be sure to follow all of the procedures described in this section.
NOTE:
- When air bag (inflator) module deploys or seat belt pretensioners activate, rapid gas expansion will create substantial report. Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or to activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
- After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
14) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness (2).
15) Connect deployment harness (2) to 12 volts vehicle battery (3). This will immediately deploy or activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioners.
16) Disconnect deployment harness (2) from 12 volts vehicle battery (3) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
17) Repeat Steps 3) through 16) to deploy / activate air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners which has not been deployed / activated, if any.
18) In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioners after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Step 24) through 26). If air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioners did deploy / activate, proceed with Steps 19) through 23).
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any fragments or discard it entirely.
20) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioners.
21) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
22) Check adapter cable connector as follows.
Adapter cable connector (special tool) is designed to be reused. However it should be inspected for damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
23) With air bag (inflator) modules deployed and seat belt pretensioners activated, vehicle may be scrapped in the same manner as non-air bag system / seat belt pretensioner equipped vehicle.
NOTE:
Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate.
24) Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from vehicle.
25) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module referring to Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag
for details.
26) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.