Disposal Procedures

AIR BAG MODULE 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:
MB628919 or MR203491: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness B
MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness A

WARNING:
- If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be used and only the air bag modules are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside the vehicle.
- Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
- Since there is loud noise when the air bags are deployed, 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 (Refer to Battery).
3. Remove the steering column cover lower.

4. Remove the connection between the clock spring two-pin connector and the instrument panel wiring harness connector (four-pin).

NOTE: If the clock spring connector is disconnected from the instrument panel 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. Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one end to short.

NOTE: This prevents the air bags from unintentional deployment caused by static.

6. Cut off the instrument panel wiring harness connector from the wiring harness with nippers. Connect the two connector wires to the deployment wires, and insulate the connections with plastic tape. Then connect the instrument panel wiring harness connector to the clock spring, and route 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.

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 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

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 deploy the air bag.
9. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

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 (Refer to Battery).
3. Remove the glove box.

4. Remove the connection between the passenger's (front) air bag module connector (red two-pin) and the instrument panel wiring harness connector.

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

5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, 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 deployment of the air bag module.

6. Connect the passenger's (front) air bag module two-pin connector to special tool 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.

3. To deploy the side-airbag module: Remove the connection between the side-airbag module connector (red two-pin) and the floor wiring harness connector.

NOTE: If the side-airbag module connector is disconnected from the floor wiring harness, both electrodes of the air bag module connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unintended deployment of the air bag due to static electricity, etc.

4. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, 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 deployment of the air bag module.

5. Connect the side-airbag module two-pin connector to special tool 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.

6. 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

7. 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.
8. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

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.
- Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least 6 meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other people.
- Do not perform deployment outside if a strong wind is blowing. If there is a slight breeze, place the air bag module downwind from the battery.

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

WARNING: Store the air bag module on a flat surface with the pad cover facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.

2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.

3. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB628919 or MR203491, 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 deployment of the air bag module.

4. Take special tool MB628919 or MR203491 that is connected to the wires, pass it beneath an old tire wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.

CAUTION: The adapter harness (special tool MB628919 or MR203491) below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the air bag deploys could damage the adaptor harness.

5. Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tire with a wheel in it so that the pad on the module is facing upwards.

6. Place three old tires without wheels on top of the tire secured to the air bag module, and secure all tires 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

7. 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.
8. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

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.
- Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least 6 meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other people.
- Do not perform deployment outside if a strong wind is blowing. If there is a slight breeze, place the air bag module downwind from the battery.

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

WARNING: Store the air bag module on a flat surface with the pad cover facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.

2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.

3. Connect two wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, 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 module.

4. Connect the deployment wires to special tool MB686560, pass it beneath the tire and wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.

CAUTION:
- The adapter harness (special tool MR686560) below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the air bag deploys could damage the adaptor harness.
- During deployment, the connector of special tool MB686560 must not be between the tires.

5. Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tire with a wheel in it so that the pad on the module is facing upwards.

6. Place three old tires without wheels on top of the tire secured to the air bag module, and secure all tires 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 Disposal Procedures for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

7. 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.
8. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE

1. Remove the front seatback assembly with side-airbag module from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Once disconnected, both electrodes of the side-airbag 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.

2. Connect deployment wires 6 meters (20 feet) or longer with the SRS air bag adapter harness respectively. Insulate the connections with tape. Also, connect the other ends of the deployment wires each other to short, thereby preventing the side-airbag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

3. Place the front seat back assembly with its back contact with the ground.
4. Connect the SRS air bag adapter harness with the deployment wires to the side air bag module connector.

CAUTION:
- Before the deployment, see that no one is near the front seatback assembly.
- The deployment makes the inflator of the side-airbag very hot. Before handling the inflator, wait more than 30 minutes for cooling.
- If the side-airbag module fails to deploy although the procedure is respected, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

5. Disconnect the deployment wires as far from the front seat back assembly possible and connect the harnesses to the battery removed from the vehicle. Then, deploy.
6. Remove the deployed air bag module from the seatback assembly and discard as specified in 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, adhering to local laws and/or legislation. Observe the following precautions during air bag disposal:

1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.

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.

3. There may be material on the deployed air bag module, that could irritate the eye and/or skin. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module.

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.