Airbag and pre-tensioner, manual deployment

AIRBAG AND PRE-TENSIONER, MANUAL DEPLOYMENT

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 tool lead into corresponding sockets on face of tool.
2. Connect crocodile clips of second tool lead to 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 tool from battery.
9. Disconnect blue and yellow connectors from tool face sockets.
10. Self test now complete.

Deployment of pre-tensioner fitted to vehicle

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of the pre-tensioner.

WARNING:

• Only use the Rover approved deployment equipment.
• Deploy pre-tensioner in a designated area.
• Ensure pre-tensioner is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.
• Notify relevant authorities.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove 3 screws securing rear cubby hole cover to body and remove cover.
3. Disconnect pre-tensioner harness connector.

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