Deployment of driver airbag module

Deployment of driver airbag module

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel carry out the safe disposal of the passenger airbag module.

WARNING:

• Only use the approved deployment equipment.
• Deploy airbag modules in a well ventilated designated area.
• Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.
• Notify relevant authorities.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove airbag module from steering wheel. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.

3. Position tool SMD 4082/2 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards from vice. Tighten vice.

4. Secure airbag module to tool SMD 4082/2. Ensure module is correctly secured using both fixings.
5. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are secure.

WARNING: Ensure deployment tool SMD 4082/1 is not connected to battery.

6. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to airbag module.
7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to tool SMD 4082/1.

WARNING: Do not lean over airbag module whilst connecting.