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1. Deployed driver air bag (inflator) module
2. Gloves
For driver air bag (inflator) module
10B-76 AIR BAG SYSTEM
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) Dispose of the deployed air bag (inflator) module through nor-
mal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes
and tightly seal the air bag (inflator) module in a strong vinyl
bag. (Refer to ªDeployed Air Bag (Inflator) Modules Disposalº
in detail.)
20) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event
that the air bag (inflator) module did not deploy after following
these procedures.
21) 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 oth-
er.
22) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (inflator)
module.
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Driver side for left hand steering vehicle
Driver side for right hand steering vehicle
1. Stretch deployment harness to its full length
10 m (33 ft).
2. Drop cloth, blanket or similar item2
10B-80 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 ob-
jects.
10) Stretch the deployment harness to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11) Place a power source near the shorted end of the deployment
harness. Recommended application: 12 Volts minimum, 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. This reduces
the possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of the ve-
hicle's glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy
the air bag (inflator) module.
NOTE:
When the air bag deploys, 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 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 residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lu-
bricate the bag as it inflates) and byproducts of the
chemical reaction.
WARNING:
Safety precautions must be observed when handling a
deployed air bag (inflator) module.
After deployment, the metal surfaces of the air bag (infla-
tor) module will be very hot. Do not touch the metal areas
of the air bag (inflator) module for about 30 minutes after
deployment.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator)
module.
If the deployed air bag (inflator) module must be moved
before it is cool, wear gloves and handle by the air bag or
vinyl trim.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or personal
injury.
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1. Connect one banana plug to positive terminal of power
source (12V vehicle battery) and then the other to
negative terminal to immediately activate.
2. Short to two deployment harness leads.
10B-86 AIR BAG SYSTEM
14) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to acti-
vate the seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE:
When the pretensioner activates, the rapid gas expan-
sion will create a substantial report. Wear suitable ear
protection. Notify all people in the immediate area that
you intend to activate the seat belt pretensioner and suit-
able ear protection should be worn.
When the pretensioner activates, the seat belt preten-
sioner may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a
normal reaction of the seat belt pretensioner to the force
of the rapid gas expansion inside the pretensioner.
WARNING:
Safety precautions must be observed when handling
an activated seat belt pretensioner.
After activation, the metal surfaces of the seat belt
pretensioner will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the seat belt pretensioner for about 30 min-
utes after activation.
Do not place the activated seat belt pretensioner
near any flammable objects.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to the activated seat belt
pretensioner.
If the activated seat belt pretensioner must be
moved before it is cool, wear gloves and handle it by
using nonmetal material.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
15) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
16) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12V ve-
hicle battery) to immediately activate the pretensioner.
17) Disconnect the deployment harness from power source (12V
vehicle battery) and short the two deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
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1. Activated seat belt pretensioner
2. Gloves
3. Pretensioner harness
18) In the unlikely event that the seat belt pretensioner did not acti-
vate after following these procedures, proceed immediately
with Steps 23) through 26). If the the seat belt pretensioner did
activate, proceed with Steps 19) through 22).
19) 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.
20) 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.
21) Dispose of the activated seat belt pretensioner through normal
refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and
tightly seal the seat belt pretensioner in a strong vinyl bag. (Re-
fer to ªActivated Seat Belt Pretensioners Disposalº in detail.)
22) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
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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 activate.
4. Short harness leads after activation.
5. Drop cloth, blanket or similar them.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-91
NOTE:
When the pretensioner activates, the rapid gas expansion
will create a substantial report. Wear suitable ear protec-
tion. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to activate the seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear
protection should be worn.
WARNING:
Safety precautions must be observed when handling an
activated seat belt pretensioner.
After activation, the metal surfaces of the seat belt
pretensioner will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the seat belt pretensioner for about 30 min-
utes after activation.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to activated seat belt pre-
tensioner.
If the activated seat belt pretensioner must be moved
before it is cool, wear gloves and handle by using non-
metal material.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
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 activate the pretensioner.
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.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-93
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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10B-94 AIR BAG SYSTEM
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.