Procedures

Before either disposing of a vehicle equipped with an air bag, or prior to disposing of the air bag module, be sure to first follow the procedures described below to deploy the air bag.

CAUTION:
1. If the vehicle is to be scrapped, or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bag inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be operated and only the air bag module is to be disposed of, deploy the air bag outside the vehicle.
2. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, select a well-ventilated site. Moreover, never attempt the test near a smoke sensor.
3. Since there is a loud noise when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending noise.
4. 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)
1. Open all windows and doors of the vehicle. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.




3. Remove the steering column cover lower.
4. Remove the connection between the clock spring 2-pin connector (red) and the body wiring harness connector.

NOTE: If the clock spring connector is disconnected from the body wiring harness, both electrodes of the clock spring connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unintended deployment of the air bag due to static electricity, etc.




5. Open the glove compartment.
6. Disconnect the 2-pin (red) connector of the air bag module (front passenger's side) from the body wiring harness connector.

NOTE: If the air bag module (front passenger's side) connector is disconnected from the body wiring harness, both electrodes of the air bag module (front passenger's side) connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unintended deployment of the air bag due to static electricity, etc.




7. Connect two wires, each six meters (20 feet) long or more, to the two leads of SRS AIR BAG ADAPTER HARNESS A and cover the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the two wires should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected deployment of the air bag.




8. Connect the clock spring 2-pin connector (red) to SRS air bag adapter harness A and pass the deployment wires out of the vehicle.

Deployment Inside The Vehicle:

9. Connect the SRS air bag adapter harness A to the 2-pin connector (red) of the air bag module (front passenger's side) and pass the deployment wire out of the vehicle.

Deployed Inside The Vehicle:

10. 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 (removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

CAUTION:
1. 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 goggles, suitable ear protection.
2. 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
3. If the air bag module fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the module. Contact the MMSA Tech. Line.

11. Dispose of the air bag module after deployment according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

CAUTION:
1. Should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least six meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other people.
2. Do not perform deployment outside, if a strong wind is blowing, and if there is even a slight breeze, the air bag module should be placed and deployed downwind from the battery.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle

CAUTION: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.




2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.

CAUTION: The air bag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad cover face up. Do not place anything on top of it.

3. Connect two wires, each six meters (20 feet) long or more, to the two leads of SRS AIR BAG ADAPTER HARNESS B (driver's side) or SRS AIR BAG ADAPTER HARNESS (front passenger's side), and cover the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the two wires should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected deployment of the air bag.

Driver's Side



1. Install nuts that are no longer needed to the four bolts on the rear side of the air bag module, and tie on some thick wire to secure to the wheel.
2. Take the SRS air bag adaptor harness B that is connected to the wires, pass it beneath the old tire and wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.




3. Insert the air bag module into the wheel, and secure it with wires that are tied to the bolt holes, the air bag should face upward.

CAUTION: Leave some space below the wheel for the adaptor harness. If there is no space, the reaction when the air bag deploys could damage the adaptor harness.




4. Place three old tires, without wheels, on top of the tire secured to the air bag module.

Front Passenger's Side




1. Connect the deployment wires to the SRS air bag adaptor harness A, pass it beneath the tire and wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.
2. Pass the thick wires into the hole of the air bag module bracket, and secure it to the wheel of the old tire with wheel (4 locations), with the air bag facing upwards.

CAUTION:
1. Leave some space below the wheel for the deployment wires.
If there is no space, the reaction of the air bag deployment could result in damage of the adaptor harness.
2. While deployment takes place, do not have the connector of the SRS air bag adaptor harness A inserted between the tires.




3. Place three old tires, without wheels, on top of the tire secured to the air bag module, and secure all tires with ropes (4 locations).
4. At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, if possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

CAUTION:
1. Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
2. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
3. If the air bag module fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the module. Contact the MMSA Tech. Line.

5. Dispose of the air bag module after deployment according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, except that the following points should be carefully noted during disposal.
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.
3. There may be, adhered to the deployed air bag module, material that could irritate the eyes and/or skin, so wear gloves and safety goggles when handling a deployed air bag module. IF DESPITE THESE PRECAUTIONS, THE 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.




4. Tightly seal the air bag module in a strong plastic bag for disposal.
5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.