Air Bag Deployment And Disposal
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSALWhen handling a deployed air bag assembly, a face shield and rubber gloves should be worn. If sinus or throat irritation is encountered during air bag removal, exit vehicle and breathe fresh air. If skin irritation is encountered, flush affected area with cool water. If sinus, throat, skin or any other type of irritation continues, consult a physician. Wash hands and rinse thoroughly with water after handling all deployed SRS components.
A deployed air bag unit should be removed as described under Air Bag. Wait at least 10 minutes before handling deployed air bag and at least 10 minutes before handling deployed seat belt pre-tensioner. Place tape over air bag exhaust vents prior to removing deployed air bag assembly. After unit has been removed, place in heavy duty plastic bag, seal securely and place with automotive scrap.
Any undeployed air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner must be deployed prior to disposal.
DEPLOYMENT TOOL INSPECTION
Before scrapping an air bag unit, seat belt pre-tensioner or a vehicle equipped with these items, they must be deployed.
1. Remove battery from vehicle and position approximately 16 feet away from vehicle.
2. Wait at least 10-12 minutes after battery removal before proceeding.
3. Inspect battery voltage, which must be at least 9.6 Volts.
4. Connect deployment tool No. KV99106400 (Kent-Moore J38381), or equivalent, to battery as follows:
a. Connect red lead to battery positive terminal.
b. Connect black lead to negative terminal.
c. Tool's righthand side power lamp should glow green.
d. If glow is red, reverse deployment leads at battery.
5. Turn deployment switch On. The lefthand air bag connector voltage lamp should light. If lamp fails to light, deployment tool is defective.
COMPONENT DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE
Air Bag Module
1. Remove air bag unit as described under Air Bag.
2. Secure driver air bag as follows:
a. Install two 3.54-3.94 inch long M6-8 bolts with nuts, to air bag module, Fig. 40.
b. Firmly position nuts secured to air bag module in a vise. Ensure nuts are equally positioned in vise.
c. Connect deployment tool No. KV99106400 (Kent-Moore J38381), or equivalent, to air bag electrical connector.
3. Secure passenger air bag as follows:
a. At two locations, use at least 0.040 inch diameter wire to secure air bag unit to bracket No. KV99105300 (Kent-Moore J41246),or equivalent, Fig. 41.
b. Firmly position passenger air bag and bracket in a vise.
c. Connect adapter No. KV991065S0 (Kent-Moore J3838-1) to deployment tool No. KV99106400 (Kent-Moore J38381),or equivalent, and to passenger air bag electrical connector.
4. Position fully charged 12 Volt battery at least 16 feet from air bag.
5. Connect tools red lead to battery positive terminal and black lead to negative terminal. Tools Power lamp should glow green. If lamp glows red, reverse deployment leads at battery.
6. Ensure no people, animals or objects are in air bag module area.
7. Depress deployment tool button. Air bag connector voltage lamp should light and air bag unit should deploy. Do not handle air bag unit for at least 30 minutes. If air bag unit does not deploy, consult Infiniti for disposal procedures.
Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioner from vehicle as described under Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner.
2. Firmly position seat belt pre-tensioner in a vise. Ensure pre-tensioner and webbing are positioned in vise, Fig. 42.
3. Connect adapter No. KV991065S0 (Kent-Moore J38381-30) to deployment tool No. KV99106400 (Kent-Moore J38381), or equivalent, and to seat belt pre-tensioner electrical connector.
4. Position a fully charged 12 Volt battery at least 16 feet away from air bag unit.
5. Connect deployment tool red lead to battery positive terminal and black lead to negative terminal. Tool's power lamp should glow green. If lamp glows red, reverse deployment leads at battery.
6. Ensure no people, animals or objects are in area of seat belt pre-tensioner.
7. Depress deployment tool button, the air bag connector voltage lamp should light and the seat belt pre-tensioner will deploy. Do not handle seat belt pre-tensioner for at least 10 minutes. If it did not deploy, consult Infiniti for disposal procedures.
COMPONENT DEPLOYMENT INSIDE VEHICLE
If vehicle is to be scrapped, air bag unit(s) and seat belt pre-tensioners may be deployed inside vehicle.
1. Position vehicle outdoors in a well ventilated, secure area.
2. Fully open vehicle windows and doors.
3. Disconnect battery ground cable, then positive cable.
4. Remove battery from vehicle. Wait at least 10 minutes after removal before proceeding.
5. Disconnect driver and passenger air bag, and seat belt pre-tensioner electrical connectors.
6. Connect deployment tool No. KV99106400 (Kent-Moore J38381), or equivalent, to air bag or pre-tensioner connector. On passenger air bag or pre-tensioner, connect adapter No. KV991065S0 (Kent-Moore J38381-30) to deployment tool and to air bag or pre-tensioner connector, Fig. 43.
7. Position fully charged 12 Volt battery at least 16 feet away from units.
8. Connect deployment tool red lead to battery positive terminal and black lead to negative terminal. Tool's power lamp should glow green. If lamp glows red, reverse deployment leads at battery.
9. Ensure no people, animals or objects are inside or near vehicle.
10. Depress deployment tool button. Air bag connector voltage lamp should light and deployment will take place. Do not handle air bag unit for at least 30 minutes or seat belt pre-tensioner for at least 10 minutes. If components did not deploy, consult Infiniti for disposal procedures.
CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
1. Place tape over air bag unit exhaust vents so no additional powder will escape into vehicle.
2. Remove air bag(s) and/or seat belt pre-tensioner(s) from vehicle.
3. Place deployed component in sturdy, sealed vinyl bag for disposal with other automotive scrap.
4. Use vacuum cleaner to remove residual powder from vehicle interior. Work from outside to center of vehicle.
5. Vacuum HVAC ducts.
6. Run blower motor at low speed and vacuum any powder expelled from plenum.
7. It may be necessary to vacuum vehicle a second time to ensure all powder is recovered.