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Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment and pretensioner activation which may cause personal injury.
Do not dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners. Because undeployed air bag (inflator) module / inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
Undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner contain substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner can be deployed / activated inside or outside of vehicle. Deployment / Activation method used depends upon final disposition of vehicle. Review the following instructions in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment / Activation outside of vehicle:
When you intend to return the vehicle to service, deploy the air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside of the vehicle.
Deployment / Activation inside of vehicle:
When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag modules and/or activate seat belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.
WARNING:
The following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in personal injury.
• Procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
• Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System beforehand.
• To avoid accidental deployment / activation, this work should be performed by no more than one person.
• Since smoke is produced when air bag (inflator) module is deployed and pretensioner is activated, select well-ventilated area.
• Air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner will immediately deploy / activate when 12 volts vehicle battery is connected to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire deployment / activation and disposal procedure.
• Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag (inflator) module / activating seat belt pretensioner. Also, advise those who are in area close to deployment / activation site to wear suitable ear protection.
• Do not deploy / activate two or more air bag system components (air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners) at the same time.
• Never connect deployment harness to any 12 volts vehicle battery before connecting deployment harness to air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery till you are ready to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle
When you intend to return the vehicle to service, deploy the air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside of the vehicle.
1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
2) Wear safety glasses during this deployment / activation procedure.
3) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A), adapter cable (B) and adapter cable (C)). If any faulty is found, do not use it and be sure to use new special tool.
Special Tool
(A) : 09932–75031
(B) : 09932–76510
(C) : 09932–78332
NOTE:
If faulty of seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (C) is found, replace it to spare connector (special tool).
4) Short two deployment harness leads (1) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING:
Deployment harness (A) shall remain shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery till you are ready to deploy air bag module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
5) Remove applicable air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
• For driver air bag (inflator) module
Remove driver air bag (inflator) module referring to Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation .
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module
Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module referring to Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation .
• For seat belt pretensioner
Remove seat belt referring to Front Seat Belt with Pretensioner Removal and Installation .
WARNING:
• For handing and storage of live air bag (inflator) module, select place where ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
• Always carry live air bag (inflator) module with trim cover away from you.
• When storing live air bag (inflator) module or when leaving live air bag (inflator) module unattended on bench or other surface, always face trim cover up and away from surface. It is also prohibited to place anything on top of the trim cover and stack air bag (inflator) modules. This is necessary so that free space is provided to allow air bag (inflator) module to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Failure to follow procedures may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
• For handing and storage of a live seat belt pretensioner, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
• Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by webbing.
• When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the workbench or other surface, be sure not to lay it with its exhaust hole (1) provided side facing down. It is also prohibited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole (1) or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
6) Set air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
• For driver air bag (inflator) module
a. Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where driver air bag (inflator) module (1) for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, space on shop floor where there is no activity and provide sufficient ventilation. Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within deployment area.
b.
Place driver air bag (inflator) module (1) with its vinyl trim cover facing up (2) on ground in Step a.
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module
a. Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) for deployment. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, space on shop floor where there is no activity and provide sufficient ventilation. Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within deployment area.
b. Place deployment fixture (A) on ground in Step a.
Special Tool
(A) : 09932–75041
c. Fill plastic reservoir in deployment fixture (A) with water or sand. This is necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of fixture during deployment.
d. Attach passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) in deployment fixture (A) securely using M8 bolt (2).
CAUTION:
Be sure to use M8 size and 7T strength bolt for fixing passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) to deployment fixture (A).
• For seat belt pretensioner
a. Cut webbing (1) at tongue plate stopper (3) of seat belt pretensioner (2) side as shown.
NOTE:
Hold seat belt pretensioner (2) vertically in the same condition as it is installed. Otherwise, webbing can’t be pulled out.
b. Remove tongue plate (4) and shoulder anchor (5) from webbing.
c. Tie webbing (1) tightly at 10 cm (3.9 in.) from cutting edge as shown.
d. Tie seat belt pretensioner (2) with wire harness (3) to wheel-installed tire (4) as shown.
Wire harness specification
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm² (0.0019 in.²) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE:
Wind wire harness (3) around at least 3 times.
e. Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where seat belt pretensioner (2) is to be activated. Paved, outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, space on shop floor where there is no activity and provide sufficient ventilation. Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within activation area.
f. Place wheel-installed tire (4) with seat belt pretensioner (2) on ground in Step e.
7) 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
8) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (1) near shorted end of deployment harness (A).
9) Verify that area around air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10) Connect adapter cable (B) or (C) as follows.
Special Tool
(B) : 09932–76510
(C) : 09932–78332
• For driver air bag (inflator) module
Verify that driver air bag (inflator) module is resting with its vinyl trim cover facing up, and connect adapter cable (B) to driver air bag (inflator) module.
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module
Verify that passenger air bag (inflator) module is firmly and properly secured on deployment fixture (special tool), and connect adapter cable (C) to passenger air bag (inflator) module.
• For seat belt pretensioner
a. Connect adapter cable (C) to seat belt pretensioner.
b. Pile 2 wheel-installed tires (2) on top of tire with seat belt pretensioner (3), and tie them with wire harness (4) as shown.
Wire harness specification
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm² (0.0019 in.²) or more (Stripped wire harness diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE:
Wind wire harness around at least 2 times.
c. Drape blanket (5) over those tires.
11) Connector adapter cable (B) or (C) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
[A]: For driver air bag (inflator) module
[B]: For passenger air bag (inflator) module
[C]: For seat belt pretensioner
12) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy / activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
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.
WARNING:
• Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects.
• Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
• Wait for about 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of air bag (inflater) module or seat belt pretensioner module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal injury.
13) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness.
14) Connect deployment harness to 12 volts vehicle battery (2). This will immediately deploy or activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
15) Disconnect deployment harness from 12 volts vehicle battery (2) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
16) After confirming that air bag (inflator) module deployed and/or seat belt pretensioner activated, proceed to Step 7) through Step 21). In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate, proceed to Step 22) through Step 25).
17) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
18) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
19) Check adapter cable connector as follows.
• For air bag (inflator) module
Air bag (inflator) module connector of adapter cable (special tool) are designed to be reused. However they should be inspected for damage after deployment. Replace it with new adapter cable (special tool), if necessary.
• For seat belt pretensioner
Seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (special tool) should be inspected for damage when seat belt pretensioner is activated. Replace it with spare connector (special tool), if necessary.
NOTE:
Do not reuse seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (special tool) because it can be destroyed by shock when seat belt pretensioner is activated.
20) Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module (1) or activated seat belt pretensioner (2) through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and tightly seal air bag (inflator) module (1) or seat belt pretensioner (2) in strong vinyl bag. Refer to Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal in detail.
21) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE:
Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate.
22) Ensure that deployment harness has been disconnected from 12 volts vehicle battery and that its two banana plugs have been shorted together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
23) Disconnect deployment harness and adapter cable from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
24) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module or inactivated seat belt pretensioner referring to Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System or Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt for details.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle
When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag modules and activate seat belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.
1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, remove key and put on safety glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3) Disconnect air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner connector as follows.
• For driver air bag (inflator) module
Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near base of steering column.
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
• For seat belt pretensioner
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) quarter lower trims and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors (3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner is securely mounted.
[A]: Driver air bag (inflator) module
[B]: Passenger air bag (inflator) module
[C]: Seat belt pretensioner
5) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B)). If any faulty condition is found, do not use it and be sure to use new deployment harness (A) and/or adapter cable (B). And connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) and lock connectors with lock slider (2).
Special Tool
(A) : 09932–75031
(B) : 09932–78332
6) Short two deployment harness leads (1) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING:
Deployment harness (A) shall remain shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery until you are ready to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
7) Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) to air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
• For air bag (inflator) module
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to air bag (inflator) module connector (driver, passenger or side of driver and passenger) till click can be heard.
• For seat belt pretensioner
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) to seat belt pretensioner and lock connector with lock part.
[A]: Driver air bag (inflator) module
[B]: Passenger air bag (inflator) module
[C]: Seat belt pretensioner
8) Route deployment harness (1) out of vehicle.
9) Verify that inside of vehicle and area surrounding vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10) Stretch deployment harness (1) to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (2) near shorted end of deployment harness (1).
12) Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item (3). This reduces possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of vehicle’s glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE:
• When air bag (inflator) module deploys or 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 to activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
• After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
WARNING:
• Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects.
• Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
• Wait for about 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of air bag (inflater) module or seat belt pretensioner module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal injury.
14) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness (2).
15) Connect deployment harness (2) to 12 volts vehicle battery (3). This will immediately deploy or activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
16) Disconnect deployment harness (2) from 12 volts vehicle battery (3) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
17) Repeat Steps 3) through 16) to deploy / activate air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners which has not been deployed / activated, if any.
18) After confirming that air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner deployed and/or activated, proceed to Step 19) through Step 23). In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate, proceed to Step 24) through Step 26).
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any fragments or discard it entirely.
20) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
21) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
22) Check adapter cable connector as follows.
Adapter cable connector (special tool) are designed to be reused. However they should be inspected for damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
23) Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as the vehicle without air bag system.
NOTE:
Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not activate.
24) Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from vehicle as follows.
• For driver air bag (inflator) module
Remove driver air bag (inflator) module referring to Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation .
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module
Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module referring to Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation .
• For seat belt pretensioner
Remove seat belt referring to Front Seat Belt with Pretensioner Removal and Installation .
25) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module and/or inactivated seat belt pretensioner referring to Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System and/or Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt for details.
26) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.