RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS
75-19
Airbag module - driver's - deployment
using tool LRT–86–003 (in-vehicle)
$% 76.74.99
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe deployment and
disposal of airbag modules when still fitted to 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, check the
condition of the deployment tool and associated
flyleads are suitable to proceed.
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. Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86–
003and associated flyleads.
2. Remove steering column nacelle.
3. Disconnect SRS harness connector from back
of rotary coupler.
WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure
within steering wheel.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.
4. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to back of rotary coupler.
5. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to deployment tool LRT-86–003.
WARNING: Do not lean over airbag module
whilst connecting.
6. Connect tool LRT-86–003 to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least
15 metres (50 ft) away from the vehicle.