Air Bag And Pre-TENSIONER Deployment

Deployment procedures and precautions as detailed in this manual should be strictly adhered to. Only personnel who have undergone the appropriate training should undertake deployment of air bag and pre-tensioner modules. The following precautions must be complied with:

• Only use deployment equipment approved for the intended purpose.
• Deployment of air bag/pre-tensioner modules must be performed in a well ventilated area which has been designated for the purpose.
• Make sure air bag/pre-tensioner modules are not damaged or ruptured before attempting to deploy.
• Where local legislation exists, notify the relevant authorities of intention to deploy air bag and pretensioner units.
• When deploying air bag pre-tensioner units, make sure that all personnel are at least 15 meters (45 feet) away from the deployment zone.
• Make sure deployment tool is connected correctly, in compliance with the instructions detailed in the SRS section of this manual. In particular, make sure deployment tool is NOT connected to battery supply before connecting to air bag module connector.
• When deploying safety belt pre-tensioners, make sure pre-tensioner unit is secured correctly to the seat.
• When removing deployed air bag modules and pre-tensioner units, wear protective clothing. Use gloves and seal deployed units in a plastic bag.
• Following deployment of any component of the SRS system within the vehicle, all SRS components must be replaced. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the SRS system.
• Do not lean over an air bag module when connecting deployment equipment.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped, undeployed air bag modules and pre-tensioner units must be manually deployed. In this case air bags can be deployed in the vehicle. Before deployment, make sure the air bag module is secure within its correct mounting position. Deployment of the driver air bag in the vehicle may damage the steering wheel; if the vehicle is not being scrapped, deploy the module outside of the vehicle.