Air Bag Disposal - Safety Canopy Undeployed, Scrapped Vehicle
AIR BAG DISPOSAL - SAFETY CANOPY UNDEPLOYED, SCRAPPED VEHICLERemote Deployment
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the loud report which occurs when the air bag is deployed, hearing protection is required.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
NOTE: A typical safety canopy disposal is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
NOTE: The safety canopy module deployment for a scrapped vehicle will occur in its installed position in the vehicle.
NOTE: The left hand side is shown, the right hand side is similar.
1. Depower the system. See SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.
2. Remove the D-pillar trim panel from the same side as the safety canopy to be disposed.
3. Cut and strip the wires near the electrical connector.
4. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 9.1 meters (30 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to the stripped wires on the safety canopy module.
5. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the vehicle.
6. Deploy the safety canopy module by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12 volt battery.
7. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed safety canopy module.
8. Dispose of the deployed safety canopy module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.