Side, Undeployed, Scrapped Vehicle
AIR BAG DISPOSAL - SIDE, 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 or safety belt retractor/pretensioner assembly. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. 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: Do not place the side air bag module with the tear seam facing down or the attaching studs facing upward, as the forces of the deploying air bag can cause it to ricochet and cause personal injury.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
NOTE: A typical side air bag disposal is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the side air bag from the vehicle.
3. Cut and strip the wires.
4. Obtain 2 wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to stripped ends of the side air bag wires.
5. Place the air bag module on a flat surface in an open outdoor area.
6. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the air bag module.
7. Deploy the air bag module by touching the other ends of the 2 wires to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
8. To allow for cooling, wait at least 10 minutes before approaching the deployed air bag.
9. Dispose of the deployed air bag module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.