Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a by product
of the deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda).
Driver Airbag Assembly
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a by product
of the deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment.
Passenger Airbag Assembly
The passenger inflator requires no special precaution after deployment. 95% of the particulate emission are potassium chloride (KCL), which is
commonly sold as an edible salt-substitutes. even if water is applied. Post deployment products are relatively pH neutral. Disposing the inflator by
burying it in a landfill will not products any hazardous products. As with any dusty environment, safety goggles, dust mask and gloves should be worn.
Damaged Airbag/Tensioner Special Procedure
WARNING: If an airbag (or Seat Belt Tensioner) cannot be deployed, it should not be treated as normal scrap; it should still be considered a
potentially explosive device that can cause serious injury.
Special Procedure For Damaged Airbag
1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure.
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by twisting together the two airbag inflator wires.
3. Package the airbag in exactly the same packaging that the new replacement part came in.
4. Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG (or TENSIONER) NOT DEPLOYED" so it does not get confused with your parts stock.
5. Contact your Isuzu District Service Manager for how and where to return it for disposal.
Removal and Installation
Removal Procedure
CAUTION: When you are performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring, you must disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling
the SRS. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SRS repairs.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel.
3. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees from the straight-ahead position in order to gain access to the access holes behind the steering wheel.
