Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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SERVICING AND HANDLING
WARNING:
Many of service procedures require disconnection of
“AIR BAG” fuse and all air bag (inflator) module(s) from
initiator circuit to avoid an accidental deployment.
Driver and Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Modules
For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator)
module, select a place where the ambient temperature
below 65
C (150 F), without high humidity and away
from electric noise.
When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make
sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case
of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy
with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag
(inflator) module by the wires or connector on the un-
derside of the module. When placing a live air bag (in-
flator) module on a bench or other surface, always face
the bag up, away from the surface. As the live passen-
ger air bag (inflator) module must be placed with its
bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the workbench
with a slit or use the workbench vise to hold it securely
at its lower mounting bracket. This is necessary so
that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to ex-
pand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator)
modules (driver and passenger). If disposal is neces-
sary, be sure to deploy them according to deployment
procedures described in SECTION 10B before dispos-
al.
The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deploy-
ment is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool
it off before proceeding the work.
After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed,
the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery resi-
due. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-prod-
ucts of the chemical reaction. As with many service
procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be
worn.
ALWAYS CARRY AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG OPENING) AWAY
FROM BODY.
ALWAYS PLACE AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
ON WORKBENCH WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG
OPENING) UP, AWAY FROM LOOSE OBJECTS.
1. Slit on workbench
2. Workbench vise
3. Lower mounting bracket
0A-4 GENGERAL INFORMATION