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DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULES
WARNING:
The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deploy-
ment is very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off
before proceeding the work.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator)
module.
After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This
powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubri-
cate the bag as it inflates) and byproducts of the chemical
reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and
safety glasses should be worn.
Wash your hands with mild soap and water after complet-
ing the work.
Refer to the procedure described under ªDeployed Air Bag (Inflator)
Modules Disposalº in this section.
ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
WARNING:
The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is
very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off before
proceeding the work.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to activated seat belt preten-
sioner.
With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses
should be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the
skin or eyes.
Wash your hands with mild soap and water after complet-
ing the work.
Refer to the procedure described under ªActivated Seat Belt Pre-
tensioners Disposalº in this section.
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1. Stretch it to full length 10m (33 ft).
2. Power source (12V vehicle battery)
3. Connect one banana plug to positive terminal of power
source (12V vehicle battery) and then the other to
negative terminal to immediately deploy.
4. Short harness leads after deployment.
5. Drop cloth, blanket or similar them
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14) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
15) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12 V ve-
hicle battery) to immediately deploy the driver or passenger air
bag.
16) Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source (12
V vehicle battery) and short the two deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
17) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible
irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag (inflator)
module.
NOTE:
As a precaution, gloves and safety glasses are recom-
mended to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or
eyes.
18) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (inflator)
module as soon after deployment as possible. This will prevent
damage to the deployment harness due to possible contact
with the hot air bag (inflator) module canister. The deployment
harness are designed to be reused. They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each deployment and replaced if
necessary.
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any frag-
ments or discard drop cloth entirely.
20) Repeat Steps 2) through 19) to deploy driver or passenger air
bag (inflator) module which has not been deployed, if any.
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17) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible
irritation and heat when handling the activated seat belt preten-
sioner.
NOTE:
As a precaution, gloves and safety glasses are recom-
mended to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or
eyes.
18) Disconnect the deployment harness from the seat belt preten-
sioner as soon after activation as possible. This will prevent
damage to the deployment harness due to possible contact
with the hot seat belt pretensioner canister. The deployment
harness are designed to be reused. They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each activation and replaced if nec-
essary.
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any frag-
ments or discard drop cloth entirely.
20) Repeat steps 2) through 19) to activate seat belt pretensioner
which has not been activated, if any.
21) In the unlikely event that either or both of the seat belt preten-
sioners proceed immediately with steps 23) through 25). If the
seat belt pretensioner did activate, proceed with step 22).
22) With pretensioners activated the vehicle may be scrapped in
the same manner as a non-air bag system equipped vehicle.
23) Remove the inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from the ve-
hicle. Refer to SECTION 10A.
WARNING:
For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretension-
er, select a place where the ambient temperature be-
low 65C (150F), without high humidity and away
from electric noise.
Never carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or
connector on the underside of the pretensioner.
When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the
workbench or some place like that, be sure not to lay
it with its exhaust hole provided side facing down. It
is also prohibited to put something on its face with an
exhaust hole or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top
of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
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24) Temporarily store the seat belt pretensioner. At that time, be
sure NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to ªService Precautionsº in this section for de-
tails.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLATOR)
MODULES DISPOSAL
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module disposal
procedures can result in air bag deployment which may
cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module
must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module contains sub-
stances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if
the sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Deployed air bag (inflator) modules (driver/passenger) can be dis-
posed of through normal refuse channels just like any other parts.
For their disposal, however, following points should be noted.
The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deployment is very
hot. Wait for 30 minutes to cool it off before handling it.
Never apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module
to cool it off and be careful so that water, oil etc. does not get on
the deployed air bag (inflator) module.
After the air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface
of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder con-
sists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it in-
flates) and byproducts of the chemical reaction. As with many ser-
vice procedures, you should wear gloves and safety glasses.
When disposing of the deployed air bag (inflator) module, be sure
to seal it in a vinyl bag.
When air bag (inflator) module(s) have been deployed inside the
vehicle which is going to be scrapped, leave them as installed to
the vehicle.
Be sure to wash your hands with mild soap and water after han-
dling it.
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ACTIVATED SEAT BELT
PRETENSIONERS DISPOSAL
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper seat belt pretensioner (retractor as-
sembly)
disposal procedures can result in pretensioner ac-
tivation which may cause personal injury. Inactivated seat
belt pretensioner must not be disposed of through normal
refuse channels.
The inactivated seat belt pretensioner contains substances
that can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed
container is damaged during disposal.
Activated seat belt pretensioners (driver/passenger) can be dis-
posed of through normal refuse channels just like any other parts.
For their disposal, however, following points should be noted.
The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is very
hot. Wait for 30 minutes to cool it off before handling it.
Never apply water, oil, etc. to activated seat belt pretensioner to
cool it off and be careful so that water, oil etc. does not get on the
activated seat belt pretensioner.
With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should
be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
When disposing of the activated seat belt pretensioner alone, be
sure to seal it in a vinyl bag.
When seat belt pretensioners have been activated inside the ve-
hicle which is going to be scrapped, leave them as installed to the
vehicle.
Be sure to wash your hands with mild soap and water after han-
dling it.