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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 (1).
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).
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6) Stretch the deployment harness from the driver or passenger
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.
[A] : For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[B] : For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[C] : For 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 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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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) front pillar
lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors
(3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely
mounted. 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.
[A] : For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[B] : For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[C] : For Seat Belt Pretensioner
[A]
[B]
[C]
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