Freelander Service Procedures
GENERAL INFORMATION
03-27
SRS component manual deployment
If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an
undeployed airbag module, the module must be
manually deployed. Always observe the following
precautions:
WARNING: Only personnel who have undergone
the appropriate training should undertake
deployment of airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner
modules.
WARNING: A deployed airbag or seatbelt pre-
tensioner is very hot, DO NOT return to a
deployed airbag module until at least 30 minutes
have elapsed since deployment.
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.
WARNING: If a vehicle is to be scrapped,
undeployed airbag modules and pre-tensioner
units must be deployed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
WARNING: Contact with chemicals from
deployed and damaged SRS components could
present a health hazard, wear protective clothing
when handling. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke
when handling SRS components.
WARNING: Deployment of airbag modules and
seatbelt pre-tensioners can cause injury to
personnel in the close vicinity of the deploying
unit. In case of injury seek urgent medical advice.
Possible sources of injury include:
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impact - due to inflating airbag or pre-
tensioner operation causing component
'kick'.
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hearing - due to noise produced by
deploying airbags and seatbelt pre-
tensioner units.
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burns - hot component parts and gases.
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irritation to eyes and lungs - from deploying
gases or combustion residue.
WARNING: Ensure the SRS component to be
deployed is securely fastened to its mounting.
WARNING: Deployment procedures detailed in
this manual should be strictly adhered to.
Compliance with the following precautions
MUST be ensured:
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Only use deployment equipment approved
for the intended purpose.
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Before commencing deployment procedure,
ensure the deployment tool functions
properly by performing the self test
procedure detailed in the SRS Repairs
section of this manual.
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Deployment of airbag/pre-tensioner
modules should be performed in a well
ventilated area which has been designated
for the purpose.
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Ensure airbag/pre-tensioner modules are
not damaged or ruptured before attempting
to deploy.
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Notify the relevant authorities of intention to
deploy airbag and pre-tensioner units.
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When deploying airbag and seatbelt pre-
tensioner units, ensure that all personnel are
at least 15 metres away from the deployment
zone.
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Ensure deployment tool is connected
correctly, in compliance with the
instructions detailed in this manual. In
particular, ensure deployment tool is NOT
connected to battery supply before
connecting to the airbag or seatbelt pre-
tensioner module connector.
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When deploying seatbelt pre-tensioners in
the vehicle, ensure the pre-tensioner unit is
fully secured to its fixing point.
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When removing deployed airbag and
seatbelt pre-tensioner modules, wear
protective clothing. Use gloves and seal
deployed units in a plastic bag.
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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.
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Do not lean over airbag modules or seatbelt
pre-tensioner units when connecting
deployment equipment.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn you.
Wait 30 minutes after deployment before
touching the airbag module.
