AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES


Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle equipped with an air bag, follow the procedures below to deploy the air bag.

UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
warning
  • If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt pre-tensioner inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be used and only the air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioner are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt pre-tensioner outside the vehicle.
  • Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed and the seat belt pre-tensioner is operated, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
  • Since there is loud noise when the air bags are deployed and when the seat belt pre-tensioner are operated, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending noise.
  • Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel performing these procedures or by people in the immediate area.

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE) DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
1.Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after the disconnection of the battery cable before any further job (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
3.Remove the cover ().

4.Slide the outer housing of the driver’s air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
note Once disconnected from the inflator, both electrode of the driver’s air module connector short automatically. This prevents the driver’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

5.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the driver’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

6.Connect the driver’s air bag module connector (4-pin, yellow) to special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and move the deployment wire out of the vehicle.

warning If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle.
7.To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle.
warning
  • Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
8.At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
9.After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE) PASSENGER’S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE
1.Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after the disconnection of the battery cable before any further job (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
3.Remove the glove box (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel ).

4.Slide the outer housing of the harness side connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
note Once disconnected from the harness side connector, both electrode of the passenger’s (front) air bag module connector short automatically. This prevents the passenger’s (front) air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

5.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

6.Connect the passenger’s (front) air bag module connector (4-pin, yellow) to special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and move the deployment wire out of the vehicle.

7.
warning If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle.
To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle.
warning
  • Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
8.At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
9.After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE) SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE
1.Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
warning Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

3.
warning The side-airbag modules for both the driver’s side and passenger’s side should be deployed.
Remove the connection between the side-airbag module connector (2-pin, red) and the harness side connector (2-pin, red). For connector E-121 or E-127, pull up the harness side lock lever with a nail and disconnect the connector lock.
note Once disconnected from the harness side connector, both electrode of the side-airbag module connector short automatically. This prevents the side-airbag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

4.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the side-airbag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

5.Connect the side-airbag module connector (2-pin, red) to special tool adapter harness (MB686560) and move the deployment wire out of the vehicle.

6.
warning If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle.
To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the vehicle.
7.
warning
  • Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
8.After deployment, dispose of the front seatback assembly (air bag module) according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE) CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE
1.Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
warning Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
warning The curtain air bag modules for both the right side and left side should be deployed.
3.Remove the headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).
4.Remove the side roof duct (Refer to GROUP 55, Duct ) <Dual A/C>.

5.Execute the following steps to disconnect the connection between curtain air bag module connector (2-pin) and inflator.
note Once disconnected from the curtain air bag module connector, both electrode of the inflator short automatically. This prevents the curtain air bag module from accidental operation caused by static etc.
(1) Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the locking button at the curtain air bag module connector by withdrawing it toward you in two stages, and then disconnect the connector (2-pin, black).
(2) Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.

6.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool adapter harness (MB991885) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the curtain air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

7.Connect the curtain air bag module connector (2-pin, black) to special tool adapter harness (MB991885) and move the deployment harness out of the vehicle.

8.
warning If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle.
To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the vehicle.
9.
warning
  • Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
10.After deployment, dispose of the curtain air bag module assembly according to the Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE) SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
1.Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
3.Remove the lower quarter trim <Short wheelbase> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trim ).
4.Remove the centre pillar trim <Long wheelbase> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trim ).

5.Remove the connection between the seat belt pre-tensioner connector (2-pin, red) and the harness side connector (2-pin, red). For connector E-16 or E-30, pull up the harness side lock lever with a nail and disconnect the connector lock.
note Once disconnected from the harness side connector, both electrode of the seat belt pre-tensioner connector short automatically. This prevents the seat belt pre-tensioner from accidental operation caused by static etc.

6.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the seat belt pre-tensioner from accidental operation caused by static etc.

7.Connect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector (2-pin, red) to special tool adapter harness (MB686560) and move the operation wire out of the vehicle.

8.
warning If the glass is scratched, seat belt pre-tensioner operation could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always put a cover over the vehicle.
To suppress the operation sound as much as possible completely close all door windows, close the doors and put the cover on the vehicle.
9.
warning
  • Before operating the seat belt pre-tensioner in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the operation, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although no poisonous, do not inhale gas from the seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag and Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-operation handling instructions.
  • If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each the, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to operating the seat belt pre-tensioner.
10.After operation, dispose of the seat belt pre-tensioner according to the Deployed Air Bag Module operated seat belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
1.
warning
  • This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people.
  • Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
warning Once disconnected, both electrodes of the driver’s air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the driver’s air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).

3.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the driver’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
4.Connect the air bag inflation adapter harness to the driver’s air bag module.

5.Install a nut to the bolt behind the driver’s air bag module and tie thick wire there for securing.
6.Route the deployment wires connected to the driver’s air bag module beneath an old tyre and wheel assembly. Then, using the wire tied to the bolt, secure the driver’s air bag module to the tyre and wheel assembly with the deployment surface facing up.

7.Place three old tyres without wheels on the tyre secured with the driver’s air bag module.

8.
warning
  • Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them, to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
9.Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE PASSENGER’S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE


1.
warning
  • This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people.
  • Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
warning Once disconnected, both electrodes of the front passenger’s air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the passenger’s (front) air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).

3.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool air bag inflation adapter harness (MB992102) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
4.Connect the air bag inflation adapter harness to the passenger’s (front) air bag module.

5.Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tyre with a wheel in it so that the pad on the module is facing upwards.

6.Place three old tyres without wheels on top of the tyre secured to the air bag module, and secure all tires together with ropes (four locations).

7.
warning
  • Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them, to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
8.Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE
1.
warning
  • This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people.
  • Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
warning Once disconnected, both electrodes of the side-airbag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the front seat assembly with side-airbag module from the vehicle (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat assembly ).
3.Remove the side-airbag module from the front seatback assembly incorporated in the side-airbag (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat assembly .

4.Remove the side-airbag module from the front seatback assembly.

5.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the side-airbag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

6.Pass the special tool adapter harness (MB686560) connected with deployment wires beneath an old tyre and wheel assembly, and connect it to the side-airbag module connector.
7.Connect the thick wire to the side-airbag module installation bolt with a used nut, and place the side-airbag module on an old tyre and wheel assembly so that its deployment side is facing upward.

8.Place three old tyres without wheels on top of the tyre secured to the side-airbag module, and secure all tyres together with ropes (four locations).

9.
warning
  • Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the side-airbag module as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
10.Discard the deployed side-airbag module as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE <CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE>
1.
warning
  • This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people.
  • Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
warning Once disconnected, both electrodes of the curtain air bag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it.
Remove the curtain air bag module (Refer to ).

3.Cut the inflator and the air bag with a cutter.

4.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool adapter harness (MB991885) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the curtain air bag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.

5.Feed a thick wire through the bracket of the inflator, and connect it to an old tyre with a wheel.
6.Connect the special tool adapter harness (MB991885) to the inflator connector.

7.Place three old tyres without wheels on top of the tyre secured to the inflator, and secure all tyres together with ropes (four locations).

8.
warning
  • Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-deployment handling instructions.
  • If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the inflator as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the inflator.
9.Discard the deployed inflator as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
1.
warning
  • This should be carried out in a wide, flat area at least 6 m away from obstacles and other people.
  • Do not deploy outside if wind is high. Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of the air bag modules.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2.
warning Store the operated seat belt pre-tensioner the correct way up with its operation surface upper most on a flat surface. Do not place anything on top of them.
Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the vehicle (Refer to ).

3.Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to each special tool adapter harness (MB686560) and insulate the connections with insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment wires in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the seat belt pre-tensioner from accidental operation caused by static etc.
4.Pass the thick wires through the hole on the seat belt pre-tensioner bracket and secure them to the front (raised part) of the wheel on two place.

5.Pull the seat belt out the outside of the tyre, and then place one tyre without a wheel inside on top of the existing tyre.

6.
warning
  • Before operation, check carefully to be sure that no one is nearby.
  • The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the operation, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ) for post-operation handling instructions.
  • If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner. Contact your distributor.
At a location as far away from the seat belt pre-tensioner as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to operated seat belt pre-tensioner.
7.Discard the operated seat belt pre-tensioner as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to ).

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE AND OPERATED SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL
After deployment and operation, the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner should be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering to local laws and/or legislation. Observe the following precautions during air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner disposal:
1.The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool before attempting to handle it.
2.Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment or on the seat belt pre-tensioner after operation.
3.
warning If after following these precautions, any material does get into the eyes or on the skin, immediately rinse the affected area with a large amount of clean water. If any irritation develops, seek medical attention.
There may be material on the deployed air bag module or the operated seat belt pre-tensioner, that could irritate the eye and/or skin. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag module or the operated seat belt pre-tensioner.

4.Tightly seal the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner in a strong plastic bag for disposal.
5.Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this operation.