Hombre S Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.2L CPC (1998)
43. Remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
44. Disconnect both harnesses from the vehicle.
45. Discard the harnesses.
46. Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non-SRS equipped vehicle.
47. If one or both of the modules did not deploy, perform the following steps:
47.1.
Remove the undeployed module(s) from the vehicle.
47.2.
Temporarily store the module(s).
47.3.
Call the Technical Assistance Group for further assistance.
Handling a Deployed Supplemental Restraint Steering Wheel Inflator Module
After the inflator module has deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates), and by-products of the chemical reaction. The deployment reaction produces sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap).
The sodium hydroxide quickly reacts with the atmospheric moisture. This atmospheric moisture converts the sodium hydroxide into sodium carbonate
and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, you will probably find no sodium hydroxide present after the deployment. Gloves and safety glasses
are recommended, however, as a precaution. Gloves and safety glasses help to prevent possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
Airbag Deployment and Disposal (Outside Vehicle)
Deployment Procedures
The inflator module can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the
following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation:
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Supplemental Restraint Steering Wheel Module)
Tools Required:
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J 38826 SRS Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator
module as normal shop waste. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if the
sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module.
Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, province, or local laws.
Warning: When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow
the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
Deploy the supplemental restraint steering wheel inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that
require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
- Using the SRS diagnostics, you determine that the inflator module does not function properly.
- The inflator module is scratched or ripped on the cover.
- The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
- The inflator module connector is damaged.
- An inflator module connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
