Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1690

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

9J–17

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4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment
Harness

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5. Remove passenger air bag assembly from vehicle.

Refer to “Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal” in
this Section.

6. Deploy a live (undeployed) airbag assembly in an

open shop area allowing a radius of atleast 183 cm (6
feet) attached to the J–41497 on the bench vise.  Also
make sure there is sufficient ventilation and no loose
or flammable objects are within the area of
deployment.

7. Attach the J–41497 securely on the bench vise to

prevent injury during airbag deployment.

8. Attach the passenger air bag assembly in the

J–41497. Air bag assembly must be mounted such
that the bag will deploy upward.  SECURELY
HAND–TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO
DEPLOYMENT.

9. The double pole extension cord must be atleast 10m

(33 feet) away from the airbag assembly.

10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the

SRS deployment harness.  (Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum.  A
vehicle battery is suggested.)

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11. Connect the air bag assembly to the pigtail adapter on

the SRS deployment harness.  The SRS Deployment
Harness shall remain shorted and not be connected
to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
The air bag assembly will immediately deploy the air
bag when a power source is connected to it.

NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the air bag assembly connector.  Failure to fully seat the
connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the air
bag assembly connector functioning (shorting the
deployment circuit) and may result in non deployment of
the air bag assembly.

12. Keep the area clear of people and loose or flammable

objects when deploying the passenger airbag to
prevent injury.

13. Verify that the passenger air bag assembly is firmly

and properly in J–41497.

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14. Notify all people in the immediate area of your

intention to deploy the passenger air bag assembly.
The deployment will be accompanied by a substantial
noise which may startle the uninformed.

15. Separate the two banana plugs on the Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) deployment harness.

NOTE: When air bag deploys, the rapid gas expansion
will create a substantial noise. Notify all people in the
immediate area that you intend to deploy the air bag
assembly.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND DISCONNECTED FROM A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO
THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
LAST STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.

16. Connect the SRS deployment harness wires to the

power source to immediately deploy the air bag
assembly. Recommended application : 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum.  A vehicle battery is
suggested.

17. Disconnect the SRS deployment harness from the

power source.

18. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.

19. In the unlikely event that the passenger air bag

assembly did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 24
through 26.  If the passenger air bag assembly
deployed as intended, proceed with Steps 20 through
23.

20. Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to

protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.  After the air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a
powdery residue.  This powder consists primarily of
cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates)
and by products of the chemical reaction.  Sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a
by product of the deployment reaction.  The sodium
hydroxide quickly reacts with the atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).  Therefore, it is
unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present for very
long after deployment. 

WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY.  AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE HOT.  ALLOW THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTION
OF IT.  DO NOT PLACE THE DEPLOYED INFLATOR
MODULE NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES MAY RESULT

IN FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY. AFTER AN AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEPLOYED, THE METAL
CANISTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT.  DO NOT TOUCH THE
METAL AREAS OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FOR
ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES AFTER DEPLOYMENT.  IF
THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MUST BE
MOVED BEFORE IT IS COOL, WEAR GLOVES AND
HANDLE BY THE AIR BAG.

21. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the airbag

assembly immediately after deployment to avoid
damage to the pigtail adapter or SRS deployment
harness from contacting the hot airbag assembly
cannister. The pigtail adapter and SRS deployment
harness are designed to be reused.  They should,
however, be inspected for damage after each
deployment and replaced if necessary.

22. Dispose of the deployed air bag assembly through

normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least
30 minutes.

23. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.

NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy
after following the above procedures.

24. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been

disconnected from the the power source and that its
two banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.

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25. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the air bag

assembly.

WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG UP AND AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE.  THIS IS NECESSARY SO
THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE
AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

26. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the bag

facing up.

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9J–19

Deployment Outside Vehicle (Fixing Air
Bag on Tire)

Read and understand the items of “CAUTIONS ABOUT
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES” and “Usage of Deployment Tool” for
safe deployment of air bag.

1. Remove air bag assembly from vehicle. Refer to air

bag assembly Removal “in this section”.

2. Inspect J–41434 Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) Deployment Harness and appropriate pigtail
adapter for damage. If harness or pigtail is damaged,
discard and obtain a replacement.

3. The double pole extension cord must be atleast 10m

(33 feet) away from the airbag assembly.

4. Place a power source near the extended end of SRS

air bag deployment harness. (Use of 12V battery is
recommended).

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(A) 10 m (33 feet) or more

5. Insert one of the banana plugs into the other banana

plug to short the two SRS airbag deployment
harness. Do not connect the harness to a power
source until deployment.

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6. Prepare four 15 inch or larger tires without wheel and

two same size tires with wheels.

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7. How to fix Driver air bag.

1. Attach the airbag securely, facing up on a

tire/wheel assembly.  Use a wire size of atleast
1.3 mm (0.05 inch) and attach to atleast two or
more points on the airbag assembly.

2. Connect SRS air bag assembly to the double pole

extension cord of the air bag deployment
harness.
Do not connect the deployment harness to a
power source until air bag deployment.
(If connected the SRS air bag assembly deploys
immediately)

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NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the air bag assembly connector. Failure to fully seat the
connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the air
bag assembly connector functioning (shorting the
deployment circuit) and may result in non deployment of
the air bag assembly.

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3. Follow the illustration below and place the wheel

with the airbag on the bottom facing up, then three
tires and a tire with a rim on top.
Bind the five tires with a rope so that the tires may
not collapse.

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Legend

(A) 10 m (33 feet) or more

8. How to fix Passenger air bag.

1. Follow the diagram below and position the airbag

with its trim cover side facing the center of the tire.
Attach the airbag assembly to atleast two or more
points using a wire core size of atleast 1.3 mm
(0.05 inch).

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2. Connect Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

air bag assembly to the deployment harness
double pole extension cord end. Be sure not to
connect the deployment harness to a power
source. (If connected the SRS air bag assembly
deploys immediately).

NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the air bag assembly connector. Failure to fully seat the
connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the air
bag assembly connector functioning (shorting the
deployment circuit) and may result in non deployment of
the air bag assembly.

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