Deployment Inside the Vehicle

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

Required Special Tools:
- MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness
- MB991885: Pre-tensioner Adapter Harness (For pre-tensioner)

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)
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

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

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
3. Remove the center pillar lower trim. (Refer to TRIMS)

Driver's Seat Belt Pre-tensioner (Squib) Part 2:

4. Execute the following steps to disconnect the connection between D-03 or D-16 seat belt pre-tensioner connector (two-pin) and harness side connector (two-pin, black).

NOTE: If the seat belt pre-tensioner connector is disconnected from the floor wiring harness, both electrodes of the seat belt pre-tensioner connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unintended operation of the seat belt pre-tensioner due to static electricity, etc.







1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to unlock the harness side connector (two-pin, black) locking button by withdrawing it toward you in two stages.
2. Disconnect the D-03 or D-16 harness side connector.







5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB991885, and cover the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the deployment wires should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected operation of the seat belt pre-tensioner.







6. Connect the D-03 or D-16 seat belt pre-tensioner two-pin connector to special tool MB686560 and move the deployment wires 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.

7. 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 not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag and Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal for post-operation handling instructions.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner.

8. 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 operate the seat belt pre-tensioner.
9. After operation, dispose of the seat belt pre-tensioner according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.