Air Bag Deployment (Outside Vehicle)

* Before disposing of air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, or vehicles equipped with such systems, deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of them as indicated in "DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" .
* When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400 (kent-Moore No. J38381).
* When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the deployment component.
* When deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, a fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke being released. The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale smoke since it irritates the throat and can cause choking.
* Always activate one air bag module at a time.
* Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment Also leave seat belt pre-tensioner unattended for move than 10 minutes after deployment.
* Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
* Never apply water to the deployed air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
* Wash your hands clean after finishing work.
* Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides when deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner while mounted in vehicle.
* Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
* Do not dispose of the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner un-deployed.





Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag in the vehicle is not recommended. This may cause damage to the vehicle interior.

Anchor air bag module bracket [KV99105300 (J41246)] in a vise secured to a firm foundation during deployment.





1. Using wire, secure air bag module to air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] at two places.

CAUTION: Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter

2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] with air bag module attached, in a vise.





3. Connect deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)] to air bag module connector.





4. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on the tool, marked "air bag connector voltage", will illuminate and the air bag module will deploy.

CAUTION: When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.