Airbag manual deployment

AIRBAG MANUAL DEPLOYMENT

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module 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 driver airbag module

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag modules when removed from the vehicle.

WARNING:

• Only use the Rover 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 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.