Airbag Module - Driver's - Deployment

Airbag Module - Driver's - Deployment

Service Repair No - 76.74.99

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag modules when removed from the vehicle.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module, the module must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure. Before deployment is started the deployment tool self test procedure should be carried out.

WARNING: Only use approved deployment equipment, and only deploy SRS components in a well ventilated designated area. ensure SRS components are not damaged or ruptured before deployment. notify the relevant authorities.

CAUTION: Deployment in the vehicle will damage the steering wheel. if the vehicle is not being scrapped, deploy the module away from the vehicle in accordance with the correct procedure.

Deploy

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.







3. Position tool SMD 4082/2 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards from vice. Tighten vice.







4. Secure airbag module to tool SMD 4082/2. Ensure module is correctly secured using both fixings.

WARNING: When removing, testing or installing an airbag module, do not lean directly over it.

5. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are secure.







6. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to airbag module.

WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is not connected to the battery.

7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to tool SMD 4082/1.

WARNING: Do not lean over module whilst connecting.

8. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least 15 meters (50 ft) away from the airbag module.







9. Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag module.
10. DO NOT return to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from tool, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12. Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
13. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.

NOTE: DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system including steering wheel or steering column. Do not transport deployed SRS components in the vehicle passenger compartment.