Airbag Module Deployment (Outside of Vehicle)

If the vehicle is within the warranty period, contact the authorized SUZUKI dealer for approval or special instructions before deploying the airbag modules.

Deploy airbag modules in following situations:

• If the vehicle is to be strapped. Refer to Airbag Module Deployment (Inside of Vehicle) .
• If an airbag module is damaged during transit, storage or service.
  WARNING: To avoid injury while deploying an airbag or a pretensioner outside the vehicle, observe the following precaution:

  • Deploy the airbags only in an evacuated area. Service personnel who must be present during the deployment should be at least 10 m (33 ft) in front of the vehicle.
  • Do not connect the voltage source until after having completed all other preparations for the deployment of airbags.
  • Allow a deployed airbag module or pretensioner cool for 30 minutes before handling.
  • Wear gloves and eye protection during the disposal procedure.
  • If the deployment fails, disconnect the voltage source and wait 5 minutes before approaching the vehicle.

1. Position the airbag module face up, on flat ground outdoors, at least 10 m (33 ft) from the any obstacles or people.
2. Place a vehicle battery at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag module.
3. Deploy the airbag module.
4. To deploy the airbag module, follow below procedure.
5. Cut the yellow wires to the airbag module/pretensioner.
6. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in.) of the insulation from the end of the wires leading to the airbag module/pretensioner.
7. Use 2 additional wires, each at least 10 m (33 ft) long, to reach from the deployment battery to the airbag module/pretensioner.
8. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in.) of the insulation from the ends of these 2 additional wires.
9. Twist the 2 wires together at one end.
10. Place the twisted ends of the 2 wires near the deployment battery. Do not connect the wires to the battery at this time.
11. Using the free ends of the 10 m (33 ft) wires leading to the airbag module/pretensioner, make 2 splices, one at each wires from the airbag module/pretensioner.
12. Wrap the splices with insulating tape.
13. Now that the free ends of the 10 m (33 ft) wires are spliced to the airbag module/pretensioner wires, and the ends that are twisted together are near the deployment battery. Clear the area.
14. Untwist the wires that near the deployment battery.
15. Touch 1 wire to the positive battery terminal and touch the other wire to the negative battery terminal. The airbag will deploy.
16. Using proper precautions, dispose of the deployed airbags/pretensioners. Refer to Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedure .