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AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURESBefore 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 Tool:
- MB991885: Adapter Harness
WARNING
- If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt pre-tensioners 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-tensioners 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 a loud noise when the air bags are deployed and when the seat belt pre-tensioners 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 column cover lower (Refer to Interior, Instrument Panel).
4. Slide the outer housing of the driver's air bag module connector C-305 in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
NOTE: If the driver's air bag module connector is disconnected from the inflator connector, both electrodes of the inflator 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 MB992102, and cover the connections with insulator 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.
NOTE: This prevents the air bags from being unintentionally deployed because of the static and others.
6. Connect the special tool MB992102 to the driver's air bag module, and then pull out the deployment wire to outside the vehicle.
WARNING: If the windshield 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 sound as much as possible, completely close all door windows, close the doors and put a 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 for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module.
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 and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.
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 instrument panel parcel box (Refer to Interior, Instrument Panel).
4. Slide the outer housing of passenger's (front) air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
NOTE: If the passenger's (front) air bag module connector is disconnected from the inflator connector, both electrodes of the from the inflator 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 MB9921020, and cover the connections with insulator 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.
NOTE: This prevents the unintentional deployment of passenger's (front) air bags caused by the static or others.
6. Connect the special tool MB992102 to the passenger's (front) air bag module, and then pull out the deployment wire to outside 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 a 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 for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module.
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 and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.
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.
WARNING: The side-airbag modules for both the driver's side and passenger's side should be deployed.
3. Remove the connection between the D-23 or D-28 side-airbag module connector (two-pin, yellow) and the harness side connector (two-pin, yellow).
NOTE: If the air bag module connector is disconnected from the harness side connector, 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. 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 bag from unintentional deployment caused by static electricity, etc.
CAUTION: Never fail to do Step 5 in order to prevent accidental deployment caused by static.
5. Touch the vehicle's body with your bare hands to discharge static electricity.
6. Cut the floor wiring harness (two-pin, yellow) shown in the figure, while the D-23 or D-28 side-airbag module connector (two-pin) is disconnected.
NOTE: The disconnection location should be sufficiently away from the D-23 or D-28 harness side connector with consideration to the expansion harness connection location upon disconnection.
7. Individually connect a harness to the two disconnected harnesses, cover the connection areas with insulator tape, and then pull out the expansion harness outside the vehicle.
8. Connect the D-23 or D-28 harness side connector connected with the expansion harness to the D-23 or D-28 air bag module 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.
9. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible, completely close all door windows, close the doors and put a 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 for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module.
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 (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
11. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.
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.
WARNING: The curtain air bag modules for both the right side and left side should be deployed.
3. Remove the headlining (Refer to Interior, headlining).
4. Disconnect harness side connector D-08 or D-11 (two-pin, black) from the curtain air bag module.
NOTE: If the curtain air bag module connector is disconnected from the harness side connector, both electrodes of the curtain air bag module connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unintended operation of the curtain air bag module due to static electricity, etc.
1. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the harness side connector (two-pin, black) locking button by withdrawing it toward you in two stages.
2. Disconnect the D-08 or D-11 harness side connector.
5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connections with insulator 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 D-08 or D-11 curtain air bag module two-pin connector (black) to special tool adapter harness (MB991885), 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.
7. 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 for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
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 curtain air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.
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 Interior, TRIMS).
4. Disconnect harness side connector D-16 or D-34 (two-pin, black) from the seat belt pre-tensioner.
NOTE: If the seat belt pre-tensioner connector is disconnected from the harness side connector, 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-tipped screwdriver to unlock the harness side connector (two-pin, black) locking button by withdrawing it toward you in two stages.
2. Disconnect the D-16 or D-34 harness side connector.
5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connections with insulator 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-16 or D-34 seat belt pre-tensioner two-pin connector (black) to special tool adapter harness (MB991885), 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 the, 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 operated seat belt pre-tensioner Disposal.
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.
CAUTION: 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 a flat place with deployment surface facing up. Do not put anything on 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 MB992102, and cover the connections with insulator 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.
NOTE: This prevents the air bags from being unintentionally deployed because of the static and others.
4. Connect the special tool MB992102 to the driver's air bag module.
5. To the torx screw installation hole located at the backside of air bag module, tie a thick wire for fixing the wheel.
6. Route the deployment wires connected to the driver's air bag module beneath an old tire and wheel assembly. Then, using the wire tied to the bolt, secure the driver's air bag module to the tire and wheel assembly with the deployment surface facing up.
7. Place three old tires without wheels on the tire 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 for post-deployment handling instructions.
- If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module.
8. 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.
9. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal.