Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Air Bag: Procedures
Air Bag Disposal - Deployed
AIR BAG DISPOSAL- DEPLOYED
1. Depower the system. See SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.
2. Remove the deployed device. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure in this section Dispose of deployed driver or
passenger air bag modules using the applicable method in this section. See AIR BAG DISPOSAL- DRIVER, UNDEPLOYED, SCRAPPED
VEHICLE or AIR BAG DISPOSAL- PASSENGER, UNDEPLOYED, SCRAPPED VEHICLE.
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.
3. Dispose of deployed side air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
NOTE: If a dual stage driver or passenger air bag module has deployed due to a crash event, the air bag module requires manual deployment to
make sure both stages have deployed before scrapping the vehicle or disposing of the air bag module. To determine if a vehicle is equipped with
dual stage driver or passenger air bag modules, see AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS).
Air Bag Module Deployment Container
AIR BAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT CONTAINER
Remote Deployment
1. Safety and environmental concerns require consideration and treatment of restraints system deployable and pyrotechnic devices when disposing of
vehicles, deployable devices or pyrotechnic devices. Deploying deployable and pyrotechnic devices before scrapping a vehicle or the device
eliminates the potential for hazardous exposures or reactions during processing. If special handling procedures are followed, deployable and
pyrotechnic devices can be deployed safely and recycled with the vehicle, shipped separately to a recycling facility or disposed of safely.
2. If a dual stage driver or passenger air bag module has deployed due to a crash event, the air bag module requires manual deployment to make sure
both stages have deployed before scrapping the vehicle or disposing of the air bag module. For additional information, refer to Passenger Air Bag
Module, Side Air Bag or Safety Canopy Modules - Remote Deployment in this procedure.
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag
module or safety belt retractor/pretensioner assembly. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover or deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce
the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Deployment is to be carried out outdoors with all personnel at least 9.14 m (30 ft) away to make sure of personal safety. Due to the
loud report which occurs when the air bag is deployed, hearing protection is required.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
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For air bag modules with multiple squibs, all the squibs on the air bag module must be deployed.
NOTE:
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A typical safety canopy disposal is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
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The safety canopy module deployment for a scrapped vehicle will occur in its installed position in the vehicle.
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The tires must be of sufficient size to accommodate the air bag module.