Airbag and pre-tensioner, manual deployment (Restraint systems (SRS))

AIRBAG AND PRE-TENSIONER, MANUAL DEPLOYMENT

NOTE: Pre-tensioner deployment is done in car only.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module, or pre-tensioner, the components must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure.

Before deployment is started the deployment tool self test procedure should be carried out.

Deployment tool SMD 4082/1 self test procedure

1. Insert BLUE and YELLOW connectors of the deployment tool lead into the corresponding sockets on the face of the deployment tool.
2. Connect crocodile clips of the second deployment tool lead to the battery, red to positive and black to negative.
3. RED "READY" light should illuminate.
4. Press and hold both operating buttons.
5. GREEN "DEFECTIVE" light should illuminate.
6. Release both operating buttons.
7. RED "READY" light should illuminate.
8. Disconnect the deployment tool from the battery.
9. Disconnect the BLUE and YELLOW connectors from the deployment tool face sockets.
10. Deployment tool self-test is now complete.