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Restraints

Airbag Module Disposal Description and Operation

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General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
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Airbag Disposal

When disposing of a vehicle equipped with airbags, you must deploy them first. Airbag deployment must be performed by a qualified technician. A deployed airbag must not be reinstalled in another vehicle for reuse.
  • Deployment creates a loud noise, so you must do it in a suitable location so as not to disturb others.
  • When deploying the airbag, use the specified special tool and select a location free of electrical noise.
  • When using the airbag deployment tool, you must stay at least 5 meters away from the airbag.
  • A deployed airbag becomes very hot. Wait approximately 30 minutes before touching it.
  • Always wear gloves and protective goggles when handling a deployed airbag.
  • Do not spray water on a deployed airbag.
  • Always wash your hands after completing deployment work.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
  1. Turn the ignition OFF, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
  2. Make sure each airbag or side airbag is securely mounted.
  3. Make sure the special tool operates correctly by performing the check procedure.
    1. Disconnect the 2P connector between the airbag and the wiring harness.
    2. Install the SST
      A. For the driver airbag, disconnect the 2-pin connector from it and connect the deployment adapter to reattach it to the steering wheel.
  4. Position the airbag deployment tool at least 5 meters away from the airbag.
  5. After connecting the deployment adapter to the deployment tool (0957A-34100A), connect it to an external deployment battery.
    1. Battery (12 V)
    2. Deployment Tool (0957A-34100A)
    3. Deployment Adapter
      A. DAB, PAB, CAB, BPT, EFD (0957A-AL140)
      B. CAB (0957A-AL150)
      C. SAB (0957A-AL160)
  6. Turn on the deployment tool to continue deployment.
    1. If the battery is connected, the POWER ON indicator (1) will illuminate.
    2. Press and hold READY (2) until it turns on, then press DEPLOY (3) to deploy the airbag.
      • When deployed, the airbag makes a loud noise, and you can see it expand suddenly and then deflate slowly.
  7. Dispose of the airbag as a complete unit. No parts may be reused. Place it in a strong plastic bag and seal it securely.
  8. Place the airbag module face up on a flat surface outside the building.
    • If the airbag deployment module is pointed downward, the airbag may eject and cause injury to people nearby.
  9. Prepare for airbag deployment as follows:
    1. Disconnect the 2-pin airbag connector from the vehicle.
    2. Connect the deployment adapter.
      A. For the driver airbag, disconnect the 2-pin connector from it and connect the deployment adapter to reattach it to the steering wheel.
  10. Position the airbag deployment tool at least 5 meters away from the airbag.
  11. After connecting the deployment adapter (0957A-AL140, 0957A-AL150, 0957A-AL160) to the deployment tool (0957A-34100A), connect it to an external 12 V battery for deployment.
    1. Battery (12 V)
    2. Airbag Deployment (0957A-34100A)
    3. Deployment Adapter
      A. DAB, PAB, CAB, BPT, EFD (0957A-AL140)
      B. CAB (0957A-AL150)
      C. SAB (0957A-AL160)
      • When deploying the EFD, broken parts may explode and scatter.
      • Place the EFD (Emergency Front Belt Fixing Device) on a stack of 5 tires to prevent broken parts from exploding.
      • Technicians must wear safety glasses and exercise extreme caution around exploding broken parts.
  12. Turn on the deployment tool to continue deployment.
    1. If the battery is connected, the POWER ON indicator (1) will illuminate.
    2. Press and hold READY (2) until it turns on, then press DEPLOY (3) to deploy the airbag.
  13. Dispose of the airbag as a complete unit. No parts may be reused. Place it in a strong plastic bag and seal it securely.
  14. Turn the ignition OFF, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
  15. If the vehicle is equipped with airbags, perform the removal procedure for the damaged airbag.
  16. If the removed component has a lead wire, short the two inflator wires of the airbag together by twisting them.
  17. Package the airbag in the same way as the new replacement part.
  18. Label the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG, NOT FUNCTIONAL" so that it is not confused with service parts.
Deploying the Airbag Outside the Vehicle: If the airbag is separated from a scrapped vehicle, or if you find defects or damage on it, you must deploy it as follows: Disposal of a Damaged Airbag (Non-Deployed Airbag)

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