XL-7 4WD V6-2.7L (2003)
18. Dispose of the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the activated seat belt pretensioner through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at
least 10 minutes and tightly seal the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner in a strong vinyl bag. Refer to "Deployed Air Bag
(Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal" in detail.
19. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or the seat belt pretensioner
did not activate after the following these procedures.
20. Ensure that the deployment harness has been disconnected from the power source and that its two banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
21. Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner.
22. Temporarily store air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
[For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Temporarily store the air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon which it rests. Refer to "Precautions
on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components" for details.
[For seat belt pretensioner]
When temporarily strong the seat belt pretensioner, be sure NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must face up. Refer to
"Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components" for details.
23. Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
Deployment/Activation Inside Vehicle
Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
WARNING: Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment
and pretensioner activation which may cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module/inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not
be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner contain substances that can cause severe illness or personal
injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Do not dispose of the live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
The method employed depends upon the final disposition of the particular vehicle, as noted in "Deployment/Activation Outside Vehicle" and
"Deployment/Activation Inside Vehicle".
Deployment/Activation Outside Vehicle:
Follow this procedure when disposing of the air bag (inflator) module(s) and seat belt pretensioner(s) only (i.e., the vehicle itself will be used again).
Deployment/Activation Inside Vehicle:
Follow this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including the air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
WARNING: The following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in personal injury.
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The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
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Be sure to read "Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components" beforehand.
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To avoid an accidental deployment, this work should be performed by no more than one person.
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Since the smoke is produced when air bag is deployed and pretensioner is activated, select a well-ventilated area.
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The air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner will immediately deploy/activate when a power source is connected to it. Wear
safety glasses throughout this entire deployment/activation and disposal procedure.
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Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag/activating pretensioner. Also, advise those who are in the area close to deployment I
activation site to wear suitable ear protection.
