Airbag Module Disposal Description and Operation

Airbag Disposal

When disposing of a vehicle equipped with airbags, you must deploy them first. Deployment must be performed by a qualified technician. A used airbag must not be reinstalled in another vehicle for reuse.Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle

1. 1
   Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least three minutes.
2. 2
   Make sure each airbag or side airbag is securely mounted.
3. 3
   Make sure the special tool operates correctly by following the check procedure.

   1. Disconnect the 2P connector between the airbag and the wiring harness.
   2. Install the SST
      • For the driver airbag, separate the 2-pin connector from it and connect the deployment adapter to reconnect it to the steering wheel.
4. 4
   Position the airbag deployment tool at least 5 meters away from the airbag.
5. 5
   After connecting the deployment adapter to the deployment tool (0957A-34100A), connect it to an external battery for deployment.

   1. Battery (12 V)
   2. Deployment Tool (0957A-34100A)
   3. Deployment Adapter
      • DAB, PAB, CAB, BPT (0957A-AL140)
      • SAB (0957A-AL120)

      

6. 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 illuminates, then press DEPLOY (3) to deploy the airbag.

      

7. 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. 8
   Place the airbag module face up on a flat surface outside the building.
9. 9
   Prepare for airbag deployment as follows:

   1. Disconnect the 2-pin airbag connector from the vehicle.
   2. Connect the deployment adapter.
      • For the driver airbag, separate the 2-pin connector from it and connect the deployment adapter to reconnect it to the steering wheel.
10. 10
    Position the airbag deployment tool at least 5 meters away from the airbag.
11. 11
    After connecting the deployment adapter (0957A-AL140, 0957A-AL120) to the deployment tool (0957A-34100A), connect it to an external 12 V battery to deploy.

    1. Battery (12 V)
    2. Airbag Deployment (0957A-34100A)
    3. Deployment Adapter
       • DAB, PAB, CAB, BPT (0957A-AL140)
       • SAB (0957A-AL120)

       

12. 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 illuminates, then press DEPLOY (3) to deploy the airbag.

       

13. 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. 14
    Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least three minutes.
15. 15
    If the vehicle is equipped with airbags, follow the procedure for removing the damaged airbag.
16. 16
    If the removed component has a lead wire, short the two inflator wires of the airbag together by twisting them.
17. 17
    Package the airbag in the same way as the new replacement part.
18. 18
    Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG, DO NOT DEPLOY" so that it is not confused with spare parts.

Deploying the Airbag Outside the Vehicle: If the airbag has been separated from the scrapped vehicle, or if defects or damage are found on it, deploy it as follows. Disposal of Damaged Airbag (Non-Deployed Airbag)