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hydroxide into sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Therefore, you will probably find no sodium hydroxide present after the deployment. Gloves and safety glasses are recommended, however, as a
precaution. Gloves and safety glasses help to prevent possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
The metal canister, and the area surrounding the deployed inflator module are very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of the inflator module for
about ten minutes after deployment. If you must move the deployed inflator module, use caution. Always wear gloves, and handle the inflator
module by the air bag or the vinyl trim.
23. Disconnect the deployment harness wires from the power source.
24. Short the deployment harness wires by twisting one end from each of the wires together.
25. Carefully remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
26. Disconnect the deployment harness from the vehicle.
27. Discard the deployment harness.
28. After deploying the inflator module, you may scrap the vehicle in the manner as a non-SRS equipped vehicle
29. In the unlikely event that the inflator module did not deploy after following these procedures, proceed immediately with steps 30 through 32.
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
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Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
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Make sure the bag opening points away from you
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for
the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
30. Remove the undeployed inflator module from the vehicle. Refer to Driver Inflator in Steering Column.
31. Temporarily store the inflator module with its vinyl trim cover facing up.
32. Call the Technical Assistance group for further assistance.
Airbag Deployment and Disposal (Outside Vehicle)
Tools Required
J38826
Deploy the supplemental restraint steering wheel inflator module outside of the vehicle when you intend to return the vehicle to service. Situations that
require deploying the inflator module outside the vehicle include the following:
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You determine the inflator module does not function correctly using the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Diagnostics.
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The inflator module is cosmetically damaged such as a scratch or rip in the cover.
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The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
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The inflator module connector is damaged.
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An inflator module connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period. You must follow these inflator module
deployment procedures exactly. Always wear safety glasses during this deployment procedure. Do not remove your safety glasses until the deployed
inflator module is scrapped or shipped.
Before performing the procedures you should be familiar with servicing the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and with proper handling of the
inflator module. Procedures should be read fully before they are performed. The following procedure requires use of J 38826 with appropriate pigtail
adapter. Do not attempt this procedure without J 38826, and the adapter.
CAUTION: When you are deploying an Inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures In the order listed:
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Wear safety glasses throughout the procedures
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Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 meters (six feet) In diameter where the Inflator module will be deployed
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Make sure the area around the Inflator module Is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects
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Short the deployment harness wires as Instructed
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Connect the deployment harness to the Inflator module before you connect It to the power source
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Connect the deployment harness to the power source to immediately deploy the air bag
Failure to follow the procedures in the order listed may result In personal Injury
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
