B2300 L4-2.3L VIN D (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disposal Procedures
AIR BAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Several situations may arise which require some form of disposal action: scrapping a vehicle containing a deployed air bag, scrapping a vehicle with a
live air bag, disposal of a live but electronically inoperative air bag module or scrapping a deployed module. Disposal recommendations for these
situations are shown in the chart and discussed in detail.
Deployed Air Bag
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag
module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
Dispose of the deployed air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
Remote Air Bag Deployment
Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made, may contain an undeployed air bag. This condition could occur
by side or rear impact, rollover or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. The air bag should be deployed using the following disposal procedure
prior to scrapping vehicle.
1. Remove driver and/or passenger side air bag modules as outlined.
2. Cut the two air bag connector wires and strip 25 mm (1 inch) of insulation from the ends.
3. Obtain two wires at least 6 m (20 feet). Connect one end of each wire to each of the air bag module wires.
WARNING: Do not place the air bag with the trim cover facing down, as the forces of the deployed air bag may cause it to ricochet and
cause personal injury.
4. Place the air bag with the trim cover facing upward on a flat surface in an open, outdoor area.
5. Remaining at least 6 m (20 feet) away from the air bag.
6. Deploy the air bag by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12 volt battery.
7. Allow at least 10 minutes before approaching the air bag to allow for cooling.
The air bag is now deployed and may be scrapped in accordance with scrap metal procedures.
