| General Procedures Special Tool(s) | | Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt 418-S055 (40-007A) | General Equipment 12 volt battery Wooden blocks All vehicles WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners must be deployed in well ventilated areas. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Before deploying the air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner, make sure that all personnel in the vicinity are aware that a loud noise (bang) is about to occur. Do not let anybody approach closer than six meters. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:The air bag module or the safety belt pretensioner should not be handled immediately following deployment as the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner will be hot. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:After deployment, the inflator(s) become inert, direct contact with the skin or eyes of any free pyrotechnic residues should be avoided. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:If the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue should contact the eyes immediately, wash the eyes thoroughly with clean water and seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:If a large amount of air bag module or safety belt pretensioner pyrotechnic residue is inhaled, seek medical assistance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Remove the air bag module(s) to be deployed. For additional information, refer to the relevant procedure(s) in this section. | | | -
Connect the special tools as shown. - 12 volt battery.
- Adapter box (AC) (Part of Test and Deployment lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt).
- Deployment lead (Part of Test and Deployment lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt).
| Single stage air bag modules | | -
Connect the test lead to the air bag module and the adapter. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. | | | -
CAUTION:To protect the test lead electrical connectors from damage during deployment, raise the air bag off the ground on two wooden blocks. Place the air bag module inside a suitable rigid wire cage with the air bag module cover upper most (driver air bag shown). | | | -
To deploy the driver or passenger air bag module, release the adapter box AC button. | | | -
To deploy the side air bag module, depress the adapter box AC button. | | | -
Move as far away as possible from the air bag module and depress both switches to deploy the air bag module. | Two stage air bag modules | | -
WARNING:DO not connect both test leads to the adapter at this stage. Each inflator must be deployed separately. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Connect the test leads to the air bag module and one of the test leads to the adapter. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. | | | -
CAUTION:To protect the test lead electrical connectors from damage during deployment, raise the air bag off the ground on two wooden blocks. Place the air bag module inside a suitable rigid wire cage with the air bag module cover upper most (driver air bag shown). | | | -
To deploy the driver or passenger air bag module first inflator, release the adapter box AC button. | | | -
Move as far away as possible from the air bag module and depress both switches to deploy the air bag module. | | | -
To deploy the driver or passenger air bag module second inflator, connect the second test lead to the adapter. | | | -
Move as far away as possible from the air bag module and depress both switches to deploy the air bag module. | Vehicles with safety belt buckle pretensioners | | -
NOTE:Certain vehicles require the removal of the front seat to access the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector. Remove the front seat (if necessary). For additional information, refer to Section 501-10 Seating. | | | -
Detach the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector from the front seat. | | | -
Install the front seat (if necessary). For additional information, refer to Section 501-10 Seating. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure the front seat mounting bolts are installed. Connect the test lead to the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. | | | -
To deploy the safety belt buckle pretensioner, depress the adapter box AC button. | | | -
Move as far away as possible from the vehicle and depress both switches to deploy the safety belt buckle pretensioner. | Vehicles with safety belt retractor pretensioners | | -
Connect the test lead to the safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. | | | -
To deploy the safety belt retractor pretensioner, depress the adapter box AC button. | | | -
Move as far away as possible from the vehicle and depress both switches to deploy the safety belt retractor pretensioner. | All vehicles | | -
Deployed air bag module(s) and safety belt pretensioners should be sealed in suitable bags and then disposed of in accordance with local contaminated waste regulations. | | | -
WARNING:Under no circumstances is an unserviceable air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner to be returned through the local mailing system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system electrical component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. NOTE:All unserviceable air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated the same as any unserviceable live air bag module being returned. If an air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner fails to deploy, seal the unserviceable air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner in suitable packaging and return to the Exchange Plan Center, as appointed through the local National Sales Company. | |
