Disposal of Live Airbags

Disposal of Live Airbags

Modules removed/renewed by Aston Martin dealers are to be deployed using the following procedure.

WARNING: Never use a customer's vehicle to deploy airbags.

Equipment Required:

• Link harness
• 'Slave' battery
• Safety goggles to BS 2092 grade 2 or equivalent
• Rubber gloves to PrEN 374 class 2 or equivalent
• Ear protectors
• Particulate respirator to EN 149 grade FFP 25
• Deployment cage

Note: If you do not have access to a deployment cage, please contact Aston Martin Lagonda Limited Technical Support Department for advice.

Procedure

This procedure must be performed outdoors, away from other personnel.

1. Remove any loose debris from around the airbag and ensure that no flammable liquids are present.
2. Assemble the disposal cabinet and fit the airbag as shown in figure 1 in line with the following procedures:
• a) Remove the mesh guard from the rig frame.
• b) Attach the guard to the frame by bolting the hinges to the frame.
• c) Ensure the relevant plate is fitted and rotate into position.
• d) Fit and secure the airbag module onto the plate.
• e) Clamp the plate down using the two toggle clamps.
• f) Close the mesh guard.

Note: The harness connected between the driver's airbag and the connector has one red feed wire and one grey/orange return wire. The harness connected between the passenger's airbag and the connector has one blue/orange feed wire and one pink/black return wire.

3. Connect the 10 metre (33ft) link harness to the airbag.
4. Ensure that no personnel are in the vicinity of the cabinet.

5. Move 10 metres (33ft) and connect the link harness crocodile clips to the 'slave' battery; the airbag will deploy immediately.
6. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes.
7. Open the mesh guard and remove the deployed airbag module.

Note: Should the design of your deployment cage differ from that described above, please contact the cage manufacturer for advice on mounting the airbag.

8. Seal the deployed module into a plastic bag ready for disposal.
9. In the event of any problems or queries, contact Aston Martin Lagonda Limited - Technical Services Department.

Disposal of Deployed Airbags

Deployed airbags are to be disposed of as special waste and disposal must comply with local environmental requirements. If in any doubt, contact the local authority for disposal instructions.

Note: The storage, transportation, disposal and/or recycling of airbag module components must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations including, but not limited to, those governing building and fire codes, environmental protection, occupational health and safety and transportation.

Modules removed and deployed by Aston Martin Dealers are to be returned to Aston Martin Lagonda Limited for disposal following prior consultation.