Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
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 depends upon final disposition of vehicle. Review the following instructions in order to determine which method will work best in a given situation.
Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle: When you intend to return vehicle to service, deploy air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside of vehicle.
Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle: When vehicle will be destroyed or salvaged for component parts, deploy 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 for Air Bag System Service Precautions for Air Bag System Service
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.
- Never disconnect banana plug (1) till deployment harness (A) is connected to vehicle battery as static may cause accidental deployment of air bag.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle
NOTE:
Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness and adapter cable).
Removal
Remove air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner from vehicle.
- Driver air bag (inflator) module Removal and Installation
- Passenger air bag (inflator) module Removal and Installation
- Retractor pretensioner (inflator) module Removal and Installation
- Lap pretensioner (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
Setting
Driver air bag (inflator) module
1) Place driver air bag (inflator) module (1) with its vinyl trim cover facing up (2) on ground.
2) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
3) Connect adapter cable (B) to 1st stage (orange connector) and 2nd stage (black connector) of driver air bag (inflator) module.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Passenger air bag (inflator) module
4) Turn up deployment surface and tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module bolts to deployment fixture (A) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Passenger air bag (inflator) module bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75041
5) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
6) Connect adapter cable (B) to 1st stage (orange connector) and 2nd stage (black connector) of passenger air bag (inflator) module.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Retractor pretensioner
7) Cut webbing (1) at tongue plate stopper (2) of seat belt pretensioner (3) side as shown.
8) Remove tongue plate (4) and shoulder anchor (5) from webbing.
9) Hold seat belt pretensioner (1) vertically, tie webbing (2) tightly at 10 cm (3.9 in.) from cutting edge as shown.
10) Tie seat belt pretensioner with wire harness (1) to tire at least 3 times as shown.
Wire harness section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2 or more)
11) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
12) Connect adapter cable (B) to seat belt pretensioner.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
13) Pile 3 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (1) on top of tire with seat belt pretensioner, and tie them with wire harness (3) as shown.
14) Drape blanket over those tires.
Lap pretensioner
15) Cut webbing (1).
16) Tie lap pretensioner with wire harness (1) to tire at least 3 times as shown.
Wire harness section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2 or more)
17) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
18) Connect adapter cable (B) to lap pretensioner.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
19) Pile 3 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (1) on top of tire with lap pretensioner, and tie them with wire harness (3) as shown.
Front side air bag (inflator) module
20) Turn up deployment surface and tighten front side air bag (inflator) module nuts (1) to deployment fixture (A) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front side air bag (inflator) module nut (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75041
21) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
22) Connect adapter cable (B) to front side air bag (Inflator) module.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Rear side air bag (inflator) module
23) Turn up deployment surface and tighten rear side air bag (inflator) module bolts to deployment fixture (A) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear side air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (a): 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 lbf-ft)
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75041
24) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
25) Connect adapter cable (B) to rear side air bag (Inflator) module.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Curtain air bag (inflator) module
26) Cut air bag (1) around curtain air bag (inflator) module (2) as shown in figure.
27) Tie curtain air bag (inflator) module (3) with wire harness (2) to tire (1) at least 3 times as shown.
Wire harness section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2 or more)
28) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
29) Connect adapter cable (B) to curtain air bag (inflator) module.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
30) Put tire (2) to which air bag (inflator) module is secured on tire (1) without wheel and place 2 tires (3) with wheel on them and place tire (4) with wheel on top.
31) Secure tires with cord (5).
Deployment
32) Clear space (4) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is set for deployment. Paved and 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.
33) 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
34) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (1) near the shorted end of deployment harness (A).
35) Check that area around air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
36) Separate two banana plugs (2) on deployment harness.
37) Connect deployment harness to 12 V vehicle battery.
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.
- Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
- Make sure to leave air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner for 30 minutes or more after deployment / activation to prevent accident due to remaining heat. After checking that air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner has got cold, dispose it.
- 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.
- 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.
38) Put on safety glasses (1) and pair of shop gloves (2) to protect your eyes and hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
39) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible.
40) Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and tightly seal air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner in strong vinyl bag.
41) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle
1) Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with drop cloth, a blanket (1) or any similar item.
CAUTION:
When the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is activated in the vehicle, the window glass may break, scattering the glass and interior pieces around the vehicle, which may result in a personal injury.
Cover all the vehicle windows with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item.
2) Disable air bag system. Disabling Air Bag System
3) Connect special tool according to part to be activated.
Driver air bag (inflator) module
a) Remove steering column lower cover. Contact Coil Cable Assembly Removal and Installation
b) Disconnect contact coil connector at J/C as shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-77310
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
c) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to J/C connect coil side.
Passenger air bag (inflator) module
d) Remove inner panel passenger garnish. Removal and Replacement
e) Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector at J/C as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
f) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to J/C at passenger air bag (inflator) module side.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-77310
Retractor pretensioner
g) Remove center pillar lower trim. Service and Repair
h) Disconnect pretensioner connector (2) from retractor pretensioner as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
i) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to retractor pretensioner.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Lap pretensioner
j) Remove center pillar lower trim. Service and Repair
k) Remove lap pretensioner connector cap.
l) Disconnect lap pretensioner connector (2) from lap pretensioner as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
m) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to lap pretensioner.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-76510
Front side air bag (inflator) module
n) Disconnect front side air bag (inflator) module connector (1) from front side air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
o) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at front side air bag (inflator) module side.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-78332
Rear side air bag (inflator) module
p) Remove rear seat and bolster. Components
/ Rear Bolster Removal and Installation
q) Open cap (1).
r) Disconnect rear side air bag (inflator) module connector (3) from rear side air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (2).
ii) Disconnect connector (3) with lock released.
s) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at rear side air bag (inflator) module side.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-78332
Curtain air bag (inflator) module
t) Remove quarter inner upper trim. Service and Repair
u) Disconnect curtain air bag (inflator) module connector (2) from curtain air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i) Release lock (1).
ii) Disconnect connector (2) with lock released.
v) Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at curtain air bag (inflator) module side.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
(B): 09932-78332
4) Check that there is no person inside vehicle or in close area. Remove any object that can be flown off or flammable object due to deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
5) Place 12 volt vehicle battery (1) near shorted end of deployment harness.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75031
6) Separate banana plug of deployment harness.
7) Connect banana plug of deployment harness to battery.
CAUTION:
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.
- 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.