
SRS –
Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures
52B-32
AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle which
is equipped with it, the procedures below are to
be followed to deploy them.
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES
Caution
1.
If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed
of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle. If the vehicle
will continue to be used and only the air bag modules
are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside
the vehicle.
2.
Since a large amount of smoke is produced when
the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas
whenever possible.
3.
Since there is loud noise when the air bags are
deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending
noise.
4.
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)
1.
Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2.
Disconnect the negative (–) and positive (+) battery cables
from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery
from the vehicle.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the
battery cables before doing any further work.
(Refer to P.52B-3.)