Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
- Before either disposing of a vehicle equipped with an air bag or prior to disposing of the air bag module, be sure to first follow the procedures described below to deploy the air bag.





AIR BAG REMOTE DEPLOYMENT DEVICES

DISPOSAL PLAN





- When the problem occurs, take these disposal steps.

UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL

Caution:
1. If the vehicle is to be scrapped, junked, or otherwise disposed off, deploy the air bag inside the vehicle.
2. Since there is a loud noise when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone 1s nearby, give warning of the impending noise.
3. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, select a well-ventilated area. 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 rear console assembly.





4. Remove air-bag SRSCM connector.
5. Connect disposal tool to the clock spring terminal which is connected with air-bag harness.





6. Connect SRS air bag disposal tool to battery (+) and (-), and be care to prevent sudden unexpected deployment of the air bag.





7. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, press the push button (removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

Caution:
1. Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one In or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
2. 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 air bag deployment.
See Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.

3. If the air bag fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the module.

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

- After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, 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 air bag after deployment.
3. There may be, adhered to the deployed air bag module, material that could irritate the eyes and/or skin, so wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module.

NOTE: IF DESPITE THESE PRECAUTIONS, THE MATERIAL DOES GET INTO THE EYES OR ON THE SKIN, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLEAN WATER. IF ANY IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.





4. Tightly seal the air bag module in a strong vinyl bag for disposal.
5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.