Deployment Inside of Vehicle

When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy the air bag modules installed on vehicle.

1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, remove key and put on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3. Disconnect air bag (inflator) module connector as follows.
   1. For driver air bag (inflator) module Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near base of steering column.
   2. For passenger air bag (inflator) module Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
4. Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely mounted.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Air Bag (Inflator) Module Connector

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5. Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A) and adapter cable (B)). If any faulty condition is found, do not use it and be sure to use new special tool. And connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) and lock connectors with lock lever.

   Special tool 

   (A): 09932-75031 

   (B): 09932-78332 

6. Short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
   WARNING: Deployment harness (A) shall remain shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery until you are ready to deploy air bag (inflator) module.
7. Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) to air bag (inflator) module as follows.
   1. For air bag (inflator) module

      Connect adapter cable (B) in series with deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable (B) connector to air bag (inflator) module connector (driver or passenger) till click can be heard.

      Fig 2: Connecting Adapter Cable In Series With Deployment Harness To Air Bag (Inflator) Module

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8. Route deployment harness (1) out of vehicle.
9. Check that inside of vehicle and area surrounding vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
10. Stretch deployment harness (1) to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11. Place 12 volts vehicle battery (2) near shorted end of deployment harness (1).
12. Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with drop cloth, a blanket or any similar item. This reduces possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of vehicle's glass or interior.
    Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Vehicle And Battery

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13. Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to deploy air bag (inflator) module.
    NOTE:

    • When air bag (inflator) module deploys, 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 and suitable ear protection should be worn.
    • After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag may contain powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction.
    WARNING:

    • Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module near any flammable objects.
    • Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module.
    • Wait for about 30 minutes before touching any metal surface of air bag (inflater) module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.

      Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal injury.

14. Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness (2).
15. Connect deployment harness (2) to 12 volts vehicle battery (3). This will immediately deploy air bag (inflator) module.
16. Disconnect deployment harness (2) from 12 volts vehicle battery (3) and short two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
    Fig 4: Separating Two Banana Plugs On Deployment Harness

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17. Repeat Steps 3) through 16) to deploy air bag (inflator) modules which has not been deployed, if any.
18. In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Step 24) through 26). If air bag (inflator) module did deploy, proceed with Steps 19) through 23).
19. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any fragments or discard it entirely.
20. Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (inflator) module.
21. Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module.
22. Check adapter cable connector as follows. Adapter cable connector (special tool) is designed to be reused. However it should be inspected for damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
23. With air bag (inflator) modules deployed, vehicle may be scrapped in the same manner as non-air bag system vehicle.
    NOTE: Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy.
24. Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) from vehicle. For driver air bag (inflator) module, refer to "DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ". For passenger air bag (inflator) module, refer to "PASSENGER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ".
25. Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module referring to "PRECAUTIONS ON SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS OF AIR BAG SYSTEM  " for details.
26. Contact your local distributor for further assistance.