Eclipse V6-3.0L SOHC (2003)
Air Bag: Procedures
AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle equipped with an air bag, follow the procedure to deploy the air bag.
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
Required Special Tools:
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MB628919 or MR203491: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness B
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MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness A
WARNING:
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If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be used and
only the air bag modules are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside the vehicle.
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Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
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Since there is loud noise when the air bags are deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of
the impending noise.
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Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel performing these procedures or by people in the immediate area.
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a vehicle) <Driver's air bag module>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. (Refer to
Battery.)
3. Remove the steering column cover lower.
4. Remove the connection between the clock spring two-pin connector and the instrument panel wiring harness connector (four-pin).
NOTE: If the clock spring connector is disconnected from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the clock spring connector will
be automatically shorted to prevent unintended deployment of the air bag due to static electricity, etc.
5. Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one end to short.
NOTE: This prevents the air bags from unintentional deployment caused by static.
