Suzuki Wagon R RB310, Supplementary Service Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-83
Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
Air bag (inflator) module/seat belt pretensioner can be deployed/activated inside or outside of vehicle. Deploy-
ment/Activation method used depends upon final disposition of vehicle. Review the following instructions in
order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment/Activation Outside of Vehicle :
When you intend to return vehicle to service, deploy air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt preten-
sioner(s) outside of vehicle.
Deployment/Activation Inside of Vehicle :
When vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for component parts, deploy air bag modules and/or activate seat
belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.
Deployment/Activation Outside of Vehicle
When you intend to return vehicle to service, deploy air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt preten-
sioner(s) outside of vehicle.
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner disposal procedures can
result in air bag deployment and pretensioner activation which may cause personal injury.
Do not dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners. Because
undeployed air bag (inflator) module/inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not be disposed of
through normal refuse channels.
Undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner contain substances that
can cause severe illness or personal injury if sealed container is damaged during disposal.
WARNING:
The following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result
in personal injury.
• Procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
• Be sure to read “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” beforehand.
• To avoid accidental deployment/activation, this work should be performed by no more than one per-
son.
• Since smoke is produced when air bag (inflator) module is deployed and pretensioner is activated,
select well-ventilated area.
• Air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner will immediately deploy/activate when 12 volts
vehicle battery is connected to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire deployment/activation
and disposal procedure.
• Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag (inflator) module/activating seat belt preten-
sioner. Also, advise those who are in area close to deployment/activation site to wear suitable ear
protection.
• Do not deploy/activate two or more air bag system components (air bag (inflator) modules and seat
belt pretensioners) at the same time.
• Never connect deployment harness to any 12 volts vehicle battery before connecting deployment
harness to air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner. Deployment harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle battery till you are ready to deploy air bag (inflator)
module or activate seat belt pretensioner.