Rodeo 2WD V6-3.2L (2003)
25. Completely cover windshield area and front door window openings with a drop cloth, blanket or similar item. This reduces the possibility of injury
due to possible fragmentation of the vehicle's glass or interior.
26. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the air bags. The deployment will be accompanied by a substantial noise which
may startle the uninformed.
27. Separate the two ends of the driver deployment harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND DISCONNECTED FROM ANY POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE AIRBAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED OR ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WILL IMMEDIATELY OCCUR. THIS MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the rapid gas expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to deploy the air bags.
28. Connect the driver deployment harness wires to a power source to immediately deploy the driver air bag assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
29. Separate the two ends of the passenger deployment harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND DISCONNECTED FROM ANY POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE AIRBAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED OR ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WILL IMMEDIATELY OCCUR. THIS MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
30. Connect the passenger deployment harness wires to a power source to immediately deploy the passenger air bag assembly. Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested. (Driver air bag assembly) Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety
gasses to protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag assembly. After the air bag assembly
has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain solid particulate. This solid particulate consists primarily of by products of the chemical
reaction, Potassium Chloride and copper metal dust. Compounds of Potassium Borate, Strontium Chloride, Copper Chloride, and Ammonium
Chloride may be found in amounts of about 1% (each) of the total particulate.
(Passenger air bag assembly)
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been 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. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is
produced as a by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to
sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment.
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER
DEPLOYMENT, THE METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL BE VERY HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTION OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE HOT DEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
After an air bag assembly has been deployed, the metal canister and surrounding areas of the air bag assembly will be very hot. Do not touch the
metal areas of the air bag assembly for about 30 minutes after deployment. If the deployed air bag assembly must be moved before it is cool, wear
gloves and handle by the air bag or trim cover.
31. Short the driver deployment harness wires by twisting together one end from each. Repeat this procedure for the passenger deployment harness.
32. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any fragments or discard drop cloth entirely.
33. Disconnect driver deployment harness and passenger deployment harness from vehicle and discard.
34. In the unlikely event that either or both of the air bag assemblies did not deploy after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Steps
36 through 37. If the air bag assembly deployed, proceed to step 35.
35. With both air bags deployed, the vehicle may be scrapped in the same manner as a non-SRS equipped vehicle.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy after following these procedures.
36. Remove the undeployed air bag assembly(s) from the vehicle. For driver air bag assembly refer to in the "Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal in
this section.
