Live (Undeployed) Air Bag (Inflator) Modules
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules. The rapid gas generation produced during deployment of the air bag could cause the air bag (inflator) module, or an object in front of the air bag (inflator) module, to be thrown through the air in the unlikely event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). It is very dangerous as the electric current from the tester may deploy the air bag.
- Never attempt disassembly of the air bag (inflator) modules.
- If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with a new one as an assembly.
- When an abnormality is noted as existing in the live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) module, be sure to deploy it before discarding it.
- When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc., got on the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
- If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced with a new one as an assembly.
WARNING:
- For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator) module, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65°C (150°F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Fig 2: Carrying A Live Air Bag (Inflator) Module, Making Sure Air Bag Opening Is Pointed Away From Body
WARNING:
When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. As the live passenger air bag (inflator) module must be placed with its bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the workbench with a slit (1) or use the workbench vise (2) to hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket (3). It is also prohibited to place anything on top of the trim cover and stack air bag (inflator) modules. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Refer to the procedure described under "Undeployed Air Bag (Inflator) Modules Disposal, see UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE under Disposal.