Aerio L4-2.3L (2006)
21. Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This will prevent adapter cable
(special tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt pretensioner.
22. Check adapter cable connector as follows. Adapter cable connector (special tool) is designed to be reused. However it should be inspected for
damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
23. With air bag (inflator) modules deployed and seat belt pretensioners activated, vehicle may be scrapped in the same manner as non-air bag system
/ seat belt pretensioner equipped vehicle.
NOTE: Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did not
activate.
24. Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and/or inactivated seat belt pretensioner (s) from vehicle. For driver air bag (inflator) module,
refer to Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Except Advanced Air Bag. For passenger air bag (inflator) module, refer to
Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Except Advanced Air Bag. For side air bag (inflator) module, refer to Side Air Bag
(Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Except Advanced Air Bag. For seat belt pretensioner, refer to Front Seat Belt Removal and
Installation.
25. Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator) module and/or unactivated seat belt pretensioner referring to Precautions on Service and Diagnosis
of Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag and/or Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt for details.
26. Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment and
pretensioner activation which may cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not
be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
Undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner contains substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury
if sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner can be disposed of through normal refuse channels just like any other parts. For
their disposal, however, following points should be noted.
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Air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner immediately after deployment / activation is very hot. Wait for 30 minutes to cool it off before
handling it.
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Never apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner to cool it off and be careful so that water, oil
etc. does not get on deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
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After air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, surface of air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and by-products of chemical reaction. As with many service procedures, you should wear
gloves and safety glasses.
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When disposing of deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt pretensioner, be sure to seal it in a vinyl bag.
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When air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner have been deployed / activated inside of vehicle which is going to be scrapped, leave
them as installed to vehicle.
