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c) Fill plastic reservoir in fixture (special tool) with water or
sand. This is necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of
the fixture during deployment.
d) Attach the passenger air bag (inflator) module in the fixture
(special tool) using mounting attachment, hold-down bolts
and nuts and M8 bolts and nuts (3).
Securely hand-tighten all fastener prior to deployment.
[In case of seat belt pretensioner]
a) Pull out the webbing (2) fully as shown in the figure and cut
it at the root of the pretensioner (retractor assembly) (1) as
shown in the figure.
b) Clear a space on the ground about 185 cm (6 ft) (4) in
diameter where the seat belt pretensioner (retractor assem-
bly) (1) is to be activated. A paved, outdoor location where
there is no activity is preferred. If an outdoor location is not
available, a space on the shop floor where there is no activ-
ity and sufficient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the activa-
tion area.
c) Place the seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) (1) as
shown in the figure on the ground in the space just cleared. CAUTION:
Be sure to use the following bolt and nut for fixing
passenger air bag (inflator) module to mounting
attachment.
Size : M8, Strength : 7T
WARNING:
As the drum (3) of the retractor assembly (1) turns very
quickly as soon as the webbing (2) is cut, fix the retractor
assembly (1) with a vise on the workbench and keep your
hands and fingers away from it when cutting the webbing
(2).
10B-64 AIR BAG SYSTEM
6) Stretch the deployment harness from the driver or passen-
ger air bag (inflator) module to its full length 10 m (33 ft) (1).
Special tool
(A) : 09932-75030
7) Place a power source (3) near the shorted end of the deploy-
ment harness. Recommended application: 12 Volts mini-
mum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
8) Verify that the area around the air bag (inflator) module or
seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose or flam-
mable objects.
9) Verify setting condition of air bag (inflator) module or preten-
sioner as follows.
[In case of driver air bag (inflater) module]
Verify that the driver air bag (inflator) module is resting with
its vinyl trim cover facing up.
[In case of passenger air bag (inflator) module]
Verify that the passenger air bag (inflator) module is firmly
and properly secured in passenger air bag (inflator) module
deployment fixture (special tool).
[In case of seat belt pretensioner]
Verify that the seat belt pretensioner, is placed as shown in
the figure on the ground in the space just cleared.
10) Connect (2) the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt preten-
sioner to the deployment harness connector and lock con-
nector with lock lever.
11) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to
deploy/activate the air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pre-
tensioner.
NOTE:
When the air bag deploys and the pretensioner acti-
vates, the rapid gas expansion will create a substantial
report. Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people
in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the air
bag (inflator) module or activate the seat belt preten-
sioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
When the driver air bag deploys and the pretensioner
activates, driver air bag (inflator) module and preten-
sioner (retractor assembly) may jump about 30 cm (1
ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction of them to the
force of the rapid gas expansion inside the air bag and
pretensioner.
After the air bag (inflator) module has been deployed,
the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery resi-
due. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-prod-
ucts of the chemical reaction.
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12) Separate (1) the two banana plugs on the deployment har-
ness.
13) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) to immediately deploy/activate the air
bag or seat belt pretensioner.
14) Disconnect the deployment harness from power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) and short (3) the two deployment har-
ness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
15) In the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module or seat
belt pretensioner did not deploy/activate after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 20) through
23). If the air bag (inflator) module or the seat belt preten-
sioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 16) through
19).
16) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from pos-
sible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
(inflator) module and the activated seat belt pretensioner.
17) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner as soon after
deployment/activation as possible.
This will prevent damage to the deployment harness due to
possible contact with the hot air bag (inflator) module and
seat belt pretentioner. The deployment harness are
designed to be reused. They should, however, be inspected
for damage after each deployment/activation and replaced it
if necessary. WARNING:
After deployment/activation, the metal surfaces of the
air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner
will be very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of them
for about 30 minutes after deployment/activation.
Do not place the deployed air bag (inflator) module and
the activated seat belt pretensioner near any flamma-
ble objects.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
If the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the acti-
vated seat belt pretensioner must be moved before it is
cool, wear gloves and handle it by using nonmetal
material such as the air bag, webbing and vinyl trim.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
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18) Dispose of the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the
activated seat belt pretensioner through normal refuse chan-
nels after it has cooled for at least 10 minutes and tightly
seal the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt preten-
sioner in a strong vinyl bag. (Refer to “DEPLOYED AIR BAG
(INFLATOR) MODULE AND ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRE-
TENSIONER DISPOSAL” in detail.)
19) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
20) Ensure that the deployment harness has been disconnected
from the power source and that its two banana plugs have
been shorted together by fully seating one banana plug into
the other.
21) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner.
22) Temporarily store air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pre-
tensioner.
[For driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules]
Temporarily store the air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon which it
rests. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
[For seat belt pretensioner]
When temporarily strong the seat belt pretensioner, be sure
NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
23) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely
event that the air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or
the seat belt pretensioner did not activate after following
these procedures.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-67
DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION INSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including
the air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
1) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position, remove key and put
on safety glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument
panel.
3) [For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near the base
of the steering column.
[For passenger air bag (inflator) module]
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
[For seat belt pretensioner]
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) center pillar
lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors
(3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely
mounted.
5) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tool
(deployment harness). If any faulty condition is found, do not
use it and be sure to use new deployment harness.
Special tool
(A) : 09932-75030
6) Short (1) the two deployment harness leads together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
7) Connect deployment harness connector to air bag (inflator)
module (driver or passenger) or seat belt pretensioner
(driver or passenger) and lock connector with lock lever.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock lever.CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, deploy/activate
the air bag and pretensioner outside vehicle according to
“DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION OUTSIDE VEHICLE”, for
deploying/activating it inside will cause the instrument
panel, glove box and their vicinity to be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded
vehicle inspection and repair.
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For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
For Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING:
Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the air bag is to be
deployed and seat belt pretensioner is to be activated.
(A)
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10B-68 AIR BAG SYSTEM
8) Route deployment harness out the vehicle.
9) Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area surrounding
the vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.
10) Stretch the deployment harness to its full length 10 m (33 ft)
(1).
Special tool
(A) : 09932-75030
11) Place a power source near the shorted end (3) of the deploy-
ment harness. Recommended application: 12 Volts mini-
mum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
12) Completely cover windshield area and front door window
openings with a drop cloth, blanket to similar item (2). This
reduces the possibility of injury due to possible fragmenta-
tion of the vehicle’s glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to
deploy the air bag (inflator) module or activate the seat belt
pretensioner.
.
NOTE:
When the air bag deploys and the pretensioner acti-
vates, the rapid gas expansion will create a substantial
report. Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all people
in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the air
bag (inflator) module or to activate the seat belt preten-
sioner and suitable ear protection should be worn.
After the air bag (inflator) module has been deployed,
the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery resi-
due. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-prod-
ucts of the chemical reaction.
WARNING:
After deployment/activation, the metal surfaces of the
air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner
will be very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of them
for about 30 minutes after deployment/activation.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module and activated seat belt pretensioner. Fail-
ure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal
injury.
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Driver side for left hand steering vehicle
Driver side for right hand steering vehicle
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-69
14) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
15) Connect (1) the deployment harness to the power source (12
V vehicle battery) (2) to immediately deploy/activate the air
bag or the pretensioner.
16) Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source
(12 V vehicle battery) (2) and short (4) 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 pos-
sible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
(inflator) module and the activated seat belt pretensioner.
18) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner as soon after
deployment/activation as possible.
This will prevent damage to the deployment harness due to
possible contact with the hot air bag (inflator) module and
seat belt pretensioner. The deployment harness are
designed to be reused. They should, however, be inspected
for damage after each deployment/activation and replaced it
if necessary.
19) Carefully remove drop cloth (3) from vehicle and clean off
any fragments or discard it entirely.
20) Repeat Steps 2) through 19) to deploy/activate air bag (infla-
tor) modules and seat belt pretensioners which has not been
deployed/activated, if any.
21) In the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module and the
seat belt pretensioner proceed immediately with Steps 23)
through 25). If the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt
pretensioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 22).
22) With air bags deployed and pretensioners activated the vehi-
cle may be scrapped in the same manner as a non-air bag
system equipped vehicle.
23) Remove the undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and the
inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from the vehicle. For
driver air bag (inflator) module refer to SECTION 3C, for
passenger air bag (inflator) module refer to “ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE”, for seat belt pretensioner refer to SECTION 10.
24) [For air bag (inflator) module]
Temporarily store the air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon which it
rests. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
[For seat belt pretensioner]
When temporarily strong the seat belt pretensioner, be sure
NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
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10B-70 AIR BAG SYSTEM
DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
AND ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRETEN-
SIONER DISPOSAL
Deployed air bag (inflator) module and the activated seat belt pre-
tensioner can be disposed of through normal refuse channels just
like any other parts. For their disposal, however, following points
should be noted.
The air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner
immediately after deployment/activation 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 and the activated seat belt pretensioner to cool it off
and be careful so that water, oil etc. does not get on the
deployed air bag (inflator) module and the activated seat belt
pretensioner.
After the 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 lubricate the
bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction.
As with many service procedures, you should wear gloves
and safety glasses.
When disposing of the deployed air bag (inflator) module
and the activated seat belt pretensioner, be sure to seal it in
a vinyl bag.
When air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner
have been deployed/activated 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
handling it. WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat
belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air
bag deployment and pretensioner activation which may
cause personal injury. The undeployed air bag (inflator)
module and the inactivated seat belt pretensioner must
not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module and the inacti-
vated seat belt pretensioner contains substances that
can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed
container is damaged during disposal.