RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS
75-15
Airbag module - driver's - deployment
using tool SMD 4082/1
$% 76.74.99
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag
modules when removed from the vehicle.
If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an
undeployed airbag module, the module must be
manually deployed. This operation should only
be carried out using the following recommended
manual deployment procedure. Before the
deployment procedure commences, the
deployment tool self test procedure should be
carried out.
WARNING: Only use approved deployment
equipment, and only deploy SRS components in
a well ventilated designated area. Ensure SRS
components are not damaged or ruptured before
deployment. Notify the relevant authorities.
WARNING: Always remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch, disconnect the vehicle
battery and wait 10 minutes before commencing
work on the SRS system.
WARNING: When removing, testing or installing
an airbag module, do not lean directly over it.
WARNING: Only personnel who have undergone
the appropriate training should undertake
deployment of airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner
modules.
CAUTION: Deployment in the vehicle will damage
the steering wheel. If the vehicle is not being
scrapped, deploy the module away from the
vehicle in accordance with the correct
procedure.
Deploy
1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Airbag deployment tool SMD 4082/1- self
test procedure.
2. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
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
using both fixings SMD 4082/8.
5. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are
secure.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.