| General Procedures Special Tool(s) | | Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt 418-S055C (40-007D) | | | Adapter Box (AC) 418-143 (40-007-10) | General Equipment | | -
This procedure must only be carried out by authorised scrap vehicle dismantlers. | WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module (RCM) backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the SRS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Before deploying the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic make sure that all personnel in the vicinity are aware that a loud noise (bang) is about to occur. Do not let anybody approach closer than 6 meters. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:The air bag module or the safety belt pretensioner should not be handled immediately following deployment as the air bag module will be very hot. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:After deployment, the inflator(s) becomes inert, direct contact to the skin or eyes of any free pyrotechnic residues should be avoided. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners, Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:If the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue should contact the eyes, wash the eyes with clean water and seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:If a large amount of air bag or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue is inhaled, seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to: (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console) Floor Console (Removal and Installation), Floor Console - Vehicles With: Electronic Parking Brake (Removal and Installation), Floor Console - Vehicles Built From: 03/2007, Vehicles With: Center Armrest (Removal and Installation). | | | -
Disconnect the RCM electrical connectors. | | | -
Connect the special tools as shown. - 12 volt battery.
- Adapter box (AC).
- Deployment lead (part of Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt).
- Deployment lead (part of Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt) refer to the special tool usage table below.
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Release the adapter box AC button. | | | -
To deploy an air bag or safety belt pretensioner, connect the deployment leads to the RCM electrical connector. - For the pin numbers, refer to the special tool usage table below.
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Move as far away as possible from the vehicle and depress both switches to deploy the air bag or safety belt pretensioner. | | | -
To deploy the remaining air bags and safety belt pretensioners, refer to the special tool usage table below for the RCM electrical connector pin numbers. - Repeat steps six and seven.
Special Tool Usage | Description | Test and Deployment Lead (Part of Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt [418-S055]) | Electrical connector | Red Deployment Lead | Black Deployment Lead | | Driver air bag module | 40-007-15 | A | Pin 3 | Pin 4 | | Passenger air bag module | 40-007-15 | A | Pin 9 | Pin 10 | | Side air bag module - driver side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 20 | Pin 19 | | Side air bag module - passenger side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 7 | Pin 8 | | Safety belt buckle pretensioner - driver side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 17 | Pin 18 | | Safety belt buckle pretensioner - passenger side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 10 | Pin 9 | | Side air curtain - driver side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 2 | Pin 1 | | Side air curtain - passenger side | 40-007-15 | B | Pin 12 | Pin 11 | | | | -
RCM electrical connectors. | All air bag modules | | -
Deployed air bag module(s) and safety belt pretensioners should be sealed in suitable bags and then disposed of in accordance with local contaminated waste regulations. | | | -
NOTE:All unserviceable air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated the same as any unserviceable live air bag module being returned. If an air bag module or safety belt pretensioner fails to deploy, remove the component. For additional information, refer to: Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation), Driver Air Bag Module - Vehicles Built From: 06/2004 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation), Passenger Air Bag Module - Vehicles Built Up To: 10/2005 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation), Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation), Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). | | | -
WARNING:Under no circumstances is an unserviceable air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner to be returned through the local mailing system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. If an air bag module or safety belt pretensioner fails to deploy, seal the unserviceable air bag module or safety belt pretensioner in suitable packaging and return to the Exchange Plan Center, as appointed through the local National Sales Company. | | |
