Sorento V6-3.5L (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Air Bag Deployment and Disposal
FIELD DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
Airbag Remote Deployment Devices
CAUTION: When handling the deployed airbag be careful that not the dust enters your eyes and always wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the
dust.
AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Before disposing of a vehicle equipped with an airbag, or prior to disposing of the airbag module, be sure to first follow the procedures described below
to deploy the airbag.
DISPOSAL PLAN
Take the given disposal steps.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
1. If the vehicle is to be scrapped, junked, or otherwise disposed of, deploy the airbag inside the vehicle.
2. Since there is a loud noise when the airbag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the
impending noise.
3. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the airbag is deployed, select a well-ventilated site. Moreover, never attempt the test near a fire
or smoke sensor.
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
When vehicle will no longer be driven
1. Open all windows and doors of the vehicle. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
3. Remove the center crash pad side cover.
4. Remove the Airbag SRSCM connector.
