AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

[52B] SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - - AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES



AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
	Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle equipped with an air bag, follow the procedures below to deploy the air bag.
	UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL WARNING If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt pre-tensioner inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be used and only the air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioner are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt pre-tensioner outside the vehicle. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed and the seat belt pre-tensioner is operated, avoid residential areas whenever possible. Since there is loud noise when the air bags are deployed and when the seat belt pre-tensioner are operated, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending noise. Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel performing these procedures or by people in the immediate area.
	DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a vehicle) <Air bag module (driver's side)> Move the vehicle to an isolated spot. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after the disconnection of the battery cable before any further job (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. Remove the column cover lower (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering shaft ).
	Remove the connection between the C-307 clock spring connector (4-pin) and the harness side connector (4-pin, yellow). NOTE: Once disconnected from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the clock spring connector short automatically. This prevents the driver's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static, etc.
	Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters or longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one end to short. Touch the vehicle's body with bare hands to discharge static in you.
	Cut with a pliers, etc. the instrument panel wiring harness shown in the figure of the instructions, while the C-307 clock spring connector is disconnected. NOTE: The disconnection location should be sufficiently away from the C-307 harness side connector with consideration to the expansion harness connection location upon disconnections. Connect the deployment wires on the two instrument panel wiring harnesses disconnected, cover the connection areas with insulation tape and then pull out the deployment wires outside the vehicle. Connect the C-307 harness side connector connected with an expansion harness to the C-307 clock spring connector.
	WARNING If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle. WARNING Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a vehicle) <Air bag module (front passenger's side)> Move the vehicle to an isolated spot. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after the disconnection of the battery cable before any further job (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. Remove the glove box (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel <LH drive vehicles> , <RH drive vehicles> ).
	Remove the connection between the C-09 air bag module (front passenger's side) connector (2-pin, red) and the harness side connector (2-pin, red). NOTE: Once disconnected from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the passenger's air bag module short automatically. This prevents the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static, etc.
	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
	Connect the C-09 air bag module (front passenger's side) connector (2-pin, red) to special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and move the deployment wires out of the vehicle.
	WARNING If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle. WARNING Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).
	DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a vehicle) <Side air bag module> Move the vehicle to an isolated spot. WARNING Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
	WARNING The side air bag modules for both the driver's side and passenger's side should be deployed. Remove the connection between the D-08 or D-40 side air bag module connector (2-pin, red) and the harness side connector (2-pin, red). NOTE: Once disconnected from the side air bag wiring harness, both electrode of the side air bag module connector short automatically. This prevents the side air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

	Connect the D-08 or D-40 side air bag module connector (2-pin, red) to special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and move the deployment wire out of the vehicle.
	WARNING If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the vehicle. WARNING Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag. After deployment, dispose of the front seatback assembly (air bag module) according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a vehicle) <Seat belt pre-tensioner> Move the vehicle to an isolated spot. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. Remove the centre pillar lower trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - TRIMS ).
	Execute the following steps to disconnect the connection between D-29 or D-43 seat belt pre-tensioner connector (2-pin) and harness side connector (2-pin, black). NOTE: Once disconnected from the seat belt pre-tensioner wiring harness, both electrode of the side air bag module connector short automatically. This prevents the seat belt pre-tensioner from accidental deployment caused by static etc. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out forward and unlock the locking button of the harness-side connector (2-pin, black). Disconnect the D-29 or D-43 harness side connector.
	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB991885) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
	Connect the D-29 or D-43 seat belt pre-tensioner 2-pin connector (red) to special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB991885) and move the deployment harness out of the vehicle.
	WARNING If the glass is scratched, seat belt pre-tensioner operation could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle. WARNING Before operating the seat belt pre-tensioner in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the operation, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although no poisonous, do not inhale gas from the seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag and Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-operation handling instructions. If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner. Contact your distributor. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each the, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to operating the seat belt pre-tensioner. After operation, dispose of the seat belt pre-tensioner according to the Deployed Air Bag Module operated seat belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Air bag module (driver's side)> WARNING This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people. Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. WARNING Once disconnected, both electrodes of the driver’s air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).
	Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters or longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one end to short. Touch the vehicle’s body with bare hands to discharge static in you.
	Using pliers, cut the driver’s air bag module connector from the harnesses. Connect the deployment wires to each harness that has been cut and insulate the connections with plastic tape.
	Install a nut to the bolt behind the driver’s air bag module and tie thick wire there for securing. Route the deployment wires connected to the driver’s air bag module beneath an old tyre and wheel assembly. Then, using the wire tied to the bolt, secure the driver’s air bag module to the tyre and wheel assembly with the deployment surface facing up.
	Place three old tyres without wheels on the tyre secured with the driver’s air bag module. WARNING Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
	At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them, to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Air bag module (front passenger's side)> WARNING This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people. Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. WARNING Once disconnected, both electrodes of the front passenger’s air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).
	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
	Connect the deployment wires to special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560), pass it beneath the tyre and wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module. CAUTION The adapter harness below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the air bag deploys could damage the adapter harness. During deployment, the connector of special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) must not be between the tyres. Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tyre with a wheel in it so that the pad on the module is facing upwards.
	Place three old tyres without wheels on top of the tyre secured to the air bag module, and secure all tyres together with ropes (four locations). WARNING Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
	At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE <Side air bag module> WARNING This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people. Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. WARNING Once disconnected, both electrodes of the side air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the front seatback assembly with side air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).
	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
	Place the front seatback assembly with its back contact with the earth. Connect the special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) with the deployment wires to the side air bag module connector. WARNING Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions. If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
	Disconnect the deployment wires as far from the front seatback assembly possible and connect the harnesses to the battery removed from the vehicle. Then, deploy. Remove the deployed air bag module from the seatback assembly and discard as specified in the Deployed air bag module and Operated Seat Back Pre-tensioner (Refer to ).

	DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Seat belt pre-tensioner> WARNING This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people. Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules. DANGER Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ). Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. WARNING Store the operated seat belt pre-tensioner the correct way up with its operation surface upper most on a flat surface. Do not place anything on top of them. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle (Refer to ).
	Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the locking button of the harness-side connector (2-pin, black) by with drawing it toward you in two stages. Disconnect the D-29 or D-43 harness side connector.
	Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB991885) and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc. Connect the special tool SRS air bag adapter harness (MB991885), which the deployment wires is attached to, to the seat belt pre-tensioner connector. CAUTION The adapter harness below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the seat belt pre-tensioner operates could damage the adapter harness. Pass the thick wires through the hole on the seat belt pre-tensioner bracket and secure them to the front (raised part) of the wheel on two place.
	Pull the seat belt out the outside of the tyre, and then place one tyre without a wheel inside on top of the existing tyre. WARNING
	Before operation, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the operation, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-operation handling instructions. If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner. Contact your distributor. At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to operated seat belt pre-tensioner. Discard the operated seat belt pre-tensioner as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).
	DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE AND OPERATED SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL After deployment and operation, the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering to local laws and/or legislation. Observe the following precautions during air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner disposal: The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool before attempting to handle it. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment or on the seat belt pre-tensioner after operation. WARNING If after following these precautions, any material does get into the eyes or on the skin, immediately rinse the affected area with a large amount of clean water. If any irritation develops, seek medical attention. There may be material on the deployed air bag module or the operated seat belt pre-tensioner, that could irritate the eye and/or skin. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module or the operated seat belt pre-tensioner.
	Tightly seal the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner in a strong plastic bag for disposal. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.

[52B] SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - - AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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