Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
Precautions: Precautions for Air Bag System Service · Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components · Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner · Precautions for Restraint · General safety (00)
WARNING:
If live air bag (inflator) modules or seat belt pretensioners are disposed of without being deployed/activated beforehand using the proper procedure, there is a risk of personal injury and health problems from contact with the harmful substances that may come out if the deployment container seal is broken.
Before disposing of any live air bag (inflator) modules or seat belt pretensioners, deploy/activate them using the specified procedure. Never dispose of any live ones through ordinary refuse disposal channels.
Air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner can be deployed / activated inside or outside the vehicle.
Deployment / Activation method depends upon final disposition of vehicle. Review the following instructions to determine which method will work best in a given situation.
Deployment / Activation Outside the Vehicle: When you intend to return vehicle to service, deploy air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) outside the vehicle.
Deployment / Activation Inside the Vehicle: When vehicle will be destroyed or salvaged for component parts, deploy air bag module(s) and/or activate seat belt pretensioner(s) installed on vehicle.
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when deploying an air bag (inflator) module and/or activating a seat belt pretensioner can result in severe personal injury.
Take all of the following precautions when deploying an air bag (inflator) module and/or activating a seat belt pretensioner:
•Strictly follow the procedure described in this section.
•Read Precautions for Air Bag System Service and follow all of the instructions provided.
•Only one person should perform this work to avoid accidental deployment/activation.
•Perform this work in a well-ventilated area as smoke is produced when the air bag (inflator) module / pretensioner is activated.
•Wear safety glasses throughout the disposal procedure from the very beginning. The air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner will immediately be activated when a 12-volt battery is connected.
•Wear suitable ear protection when activating an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner. Also, advise persons in nearby areas to wear suitable ear protection.
•Do not activate two or more air bag (inflator) modules, seat belt pretensioners, or a combination of two at the same time.
•Never connect the deployment harness to any 12-volt battery before connecting it to the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner. The deployment harness must remain shorted and not be connected to a 12-volt battery until preparation for activation of the air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner is completed.
•Never disconnect banana plug (1) till deployment harness (A) is connected to vehicle battery as static may cause accidental deployment of air bag.
•Check that there is no open, short or damage in deployment harness and adapter cable of special tool.
•Read Precautions for Air Bag System Service and follow all of the instructions provided.
•Only one person should perform this work to avoid accidental deployment/activation.
•Perform this work in a well-ventilated area as smoke is produced when the air bag (inflator) module / pretensioner is activated.
•Wear safety glasses throughout the disposal procedure from the very beginning. The air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner will immediately be activated when a 12-volt battery is connected.
•Wear suitable ear protection when activating an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner. Also, advise persons in nearby areas to wear suitable ear protection.
•Do not activate two or more air bag (inflator) modules, seat belt pretensioners, or a combination of two at the same time.
•Never connect the deployment harness to any 12-volt battery before connecting it to the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner. The deployment harness must remain shorted and not be connected to a 12-volt battery until preparation for activation of the air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner is completed.
•Never disconnect banana plug (1) till deployment harness (A) is connected to vehicle battery as static may cause accidental deployment of air bag.
•Check that there is no open, short or damage in deployment harness and adapter cable of special tool.
Deployment / Activation Outside the Vehicle
Removal
Remove air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner from vehicle.
•Driver air bag (inflator) module 
•Knee air bag (inflator) module
•Passenger air bag (inflator) module
•Front seat belt pretensioner
•Rear seat belt pretensioner
•Side-air bag (inflator) module
•Curtain air bag (inflator) module
•Knee air bag (inflator) module
•Passenger air bag (inflator) module
•Front seat belt pretensioner
•Rear seat belt pretensioner
•Side-air bag (inflator) module
•Curtain air bag (inflator) module
Setting
Driver air bag (inflator) module
1)Clear space (3) on ground about 185 cm (6.1 ft) in diameter where driver air bag (inflator) module (1) is set for deployment. Paved and outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided.
Check that no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
Check that no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
2)Place driver air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl trim cover facing up (2) on ground in Step 1).
3)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to driver air bag (inflator) module.
| 1. | Banana plug |
Knee air bag (inflator) module
1)With deployment direction turned up, put knee air bag (inflator) module (1) on special tool (A) and fix it securely using mounting attachment (2), additional stay and adequate bolts.
NOTE:
If knee air bag (inflator) module bracket holes are not aligned with holes of mounting attachment, bend the bracket or fit an additional stay with holes to fix the bracket to the mounting attachment with bolts.
| [a]: | Air bag deployment direction |
2)Connect special tool (B) and special tool (C) to knee air bag (inflator) module.
| 1. | Banana plug |
Passenger air bag (inflator) module
1)Turn deployment direction upward and tighten to deployment fixture (A) to specified torque using passenger air bag (inflator) module bolt.
| [a]: | Air bag deployment direction |
| 1. | Passenger air bag (inflator) module |
2)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to passenger air bag (inflator) module.
| 1. | Banana plug |
Front or rear seat belt pretensioner
1)Cut webbing (1) at tongue plate stopper (2) of seat belt pretensioner (3) side as shown.
2)Remove tongue plate (4) and shoulder anchor (5) from webbing.
3)Hold seat belt pretensioner (1) vertically, tie webbing (2) tightly at 10 cm (3.9 in.) from cutting edge as shown.
| “a”: | 10 cm (3.9 in.) |
4)Tie seat belt pretensioner with wire harness (1) to tire at least 3 times as shown.
Wire harness section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2 or more)
5)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to seat belt pretensioner.
| 1. | Banana plug |
6)Pile 3 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (1) on top of tire with seat belt pretensioner, and tie them with wire harness (3) as shown.
| 4. | Banana plug |
7)Drape blanket over those tires.
Side-air bag (inflator) module
1)Turn up deployment direction and tighten to deployment fixture (A) to specified torque using side-air bag (inflator) module nut (1).
| [a]: | Air bag deployment direction | 3. | Mounting attachment |
| 2. | Side-air bag (inflator) module |
2)Connect deployment harness (B) and adapter cable (C) to side-air bag (Inflator) module.
| 1. | Banana plug |
Curtain air bag (inflator) module
1)Cut air bag (1) around curtain air bag (inflator) module (2) as shown in figure.
2)Tie curtain air bag (inflator) module (3) with wire harness (2) to tire (1) at least 3 times as shown.
Wire harness section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2 or more)
3)Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever.
4)Connect adapter cable (B) to curtain air bag (inflator) module.
| 1. | Banana plug |
5)Put tire (2) to which air bag (inflator) module is secured on tire (1) without wheel and place 2 tires (3) with wheel on them and place tire (4) with wheel on top.
6)Secure tires with wire harness (5).
| 6. | Banana plug |
Deployment
1)Clear space (4) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is set for deployment. Paved and outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not available, use space on shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is provided.
Check that no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
Check that no loose or flammable object exists within deployment area.
2)Stretch deployment harness (A) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
3)Place 12 V vehicle battery (1) near the shorted end of deployment harness (A).
4)Check that area around air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
5)Separate two banana plugs (2) on deployment harness.
6)Connect deployment harness to 12 V vehicle battery.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling a deployed air bag and/or activated seat belt pretensioner may result in a fire, personal injury or health problems.
•Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
•Leave air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner for 30 minutes or more after deployment / activation to prevent accident due to remaining heat. After checking that air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner has got cold, dispose of it.
•Do not place an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects because it is hot enough to start a fire.
•Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
•Follow all of the procedures described in this section.
•Leave air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner for 30 minutes or more after deployment / activation to prevent accident due to remaining heat. After checking that air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner has got cold, dispose of it.
•Do not place an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects because it is hot enough to start a fire.
•Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
•Follow all of the procedures described in this section.
NOTE:
•When air bag (inflator) module deploys and seat belt pretensioner activates, rapid gas expansion will create substantial report.
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
•When driver air bag (inflator) module deploys, driver air bag (inflator) module may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is normal reaction to force of rapid gas expansion inside of drive air bag (inflator) module.
•After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
•When driver air bag (inflator) module deploys, driver air bag (inflator) module may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is normal reaction to force of rapid gas expansion inside of drive air bag (inflator) module.
•After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
| 3. | Blanket | 4. | Clear space 185 cm (6 ft) | “a”. | 10 m (33 ft) |
7)Put on safety glasses (1) and pair of shop gloves (2) to protect your eyes and hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
8)Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and tightly seal air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner in strong vinyl bag.
9)Wash your hands with mild soap and water.
Deployment / Activation Inside the Vehicle
1)Place vehicle on safe place and fully close all windows.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
When the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is activated in the vehicle, the window glass may break, scattering the glass and interior pieces around the vehicle, which may result in a personal injury.
Cover all the vehicle windows with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item (1).
2)Disable air bag system.
3)Connect special tool according to part to be activated.
Driver air bag (inflator) module
Driver air bag (inflator) module
a)Remove steering column lower cover.
b)Disconnect contact coil assembly connector (2) as follows.
i)Release locking slider (1) by sliding it in arrow direction “1”.
ii)Disconnect contact coil assembly connector by pulling it in arrow direction “2”.
c)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) (without cruise control system) or adapter cable (C) (with cruise control system) to contact coil side.
Knee air bag (inflator) module
a)Remove steering column hole cover (1).
b)Disconnect knee air bag (inflator) module connector (2) from knee air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i)Release lock button (1).
ii)Disconnect knee air bag (inflator) module connector with lock released.
c)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at knee air bag (inflator) module side.
Passenger air bag (inflator) module
a)Remove glove box.
b)Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2) from passenger air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i)Release lock button (1).
ii)Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector with lock released.
c)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) at passenger air bag (inflator) module side.
Front seat belt pretensioner
a)Remove center pillar lower trim.
b)Disconnect front seat belt pretensioner connector (1) from front seat belt pretensioner as shown in figure.
i)Release lock button (2).
ii)Disconnect front seat belt pretensioner connector.
c)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to front seat belt pretensioner.
Rear seat belt pretensioner
a)Remove rear quarter inner lower trim.
b)Disconnect rear seat belt pretensioner connector (1) from rear seat belt pretensioner as shown in figure.
i)Release lock button (2).
ii)Disconnect rear seat belt pretensioner connector.
c)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to rear seat belt pretensioner.
Side-air bag (inflator) module
a)Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (2) from side-air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i)Release locking slider (1) by sliding it in arrow direction “1”.
ii)Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector by pulling it in arrow direction “2”.
b)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at side-air bag (inflator) module side.
Curtain air bag (inflator) module
a)Remove front pillar trim, center pillar upper trim and rear quarter inner upper trim.
b)Remove head lining.
c)Disconnect curtain air bag (inflator) module connector (2) from curtain air bag (inflator) module as shown in figure.
i)Release lock button (1).
ii)Disconnect curtain air bag (inflator) module connector with lock released.
d)Connect deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B) to connector at curtain air bag (inflator) module side.
4)Check that there is no person inside vehicle or in close area. Remove any object that can be flown off or flammable object due to deployed air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
5)Place 12 V vehicle battery (1) near shorted end of deployment harness.
| 2. | Blanket | 4. | 10 m (33 ft) |
| 3. | Banana plug |
6)Separate banana plug of deployment harness.
7)Connect banana plug of deployment harness to battery.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Failure to take proper precautions when handling a deployed air bag and/or activated seat belt pretensioner may result in a fire, personal injury or health problems.
•Do not place an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner near any flammable objects because it is hot enough to start a fire.
•Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
•Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
•Follow all of the procedures described in this section.
•Do not pour water, oil, etc. over an air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner immediately after its activation.
•Wait for at least 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of an activated air bag (inflator) module / seat belt pretensioner.
•Follow all of the procedures described in this section.
NOTE:
•When air bag (inflator) module deploys and seat belt pretensioner activates, rapid gas expansion will create substantial report.
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
•After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
•After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.