AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

3.Remove the Steering column lower cover (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering column shaft assembly ).

4.Remove the connection between the clock spring connector (4-pin) and the harness side connector (4-pin). note Once disconnected from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the clock spring connector short automatically. This prevents the driver’s air bag from accidental deployment caused by static, etc.

5.Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 m or longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one end to short. 6.Touch the vehicle’s body with bare hands to discharge static in you.

7.Cut with a pliers, etc. the instrument panel wiring harness shown in the figure of the instructions, while the clock spring connector is disconnected. note The disconnection location should be sufficiently away from the harness side connector with consideration to the expansion harness connection location upon disconnections. 8.Connect the deployment wires on the two instrument panel wiring harnesses disconnected, cover the connection areas with insulator tape and then pull out the deployment wires outside the vehicle. 9.Connect the harness side connector connected with an expansion harness to the clock spring connector.

10. warning If the glass is scratched, the glass may be shattered at deployment. Therefore, cover with a vehicle cover to avoid danger. In order to suppress the operation sound as much as possible, fully close all the door windows, close the doors, and then cover the vehicle with a vehicle cover. 11. caution Make sure that no one is present inside or near the vehicle before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the vehicle. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 12.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

3.Remove the passenger’s (front) air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).

4.Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of floor harness connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the connector. note When the passenger’s (front) air bag module connector is disconnected from the inflator, the two pins of inflator connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the unintentional deployment of passenger’s (front) air bags caused by the static or others.

5.Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted). note This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others. 6.Connect the adapter harness to the passenger’s (front) air bag module.

7.Connect the adapter harness to the passenger’s (front) air bag module, and then pull out the deployment wire to outside the vehicle.

8. warning If the glass is scratched, the glass may be shattered at deployment. Therefore, cover with a vehicle cover to avoid danger. In order to suppress the operation sound as much as possible, fully close all the door windows, close the doors, and then cover the vehicle with a vehicle cover. 9. caution Make sure that no one is present inside or near the vehicle before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the vehicle. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 10.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

3.Disconnect the connections of the side-airbag module connector (2-pin: yellow) and the floor harness connector (2-pin: yellow). caution Make sure to deploy both driver’s and front passenger’s side-airbags. note When the side-airbag module connector is disconnected from the floor harness, the two pins of side-airbag module connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the unintentional deployment of side-airbags caused by the static or others.

4.Prepare two deployment wires of 6 m or more, and keep the terminal at one end connected to that of the other wire (shorted). note This prevents the air bags from unintentional deployment caused by static. 5. caution The following procedures are intended to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static. Therefore, make sure to perform the procedures. Touch the vehicle body with bare hands to release the charged static.

6.With the side-airbag module connector disconnected, cut the floor harness using a nipper or similar tools. 7.Connect the deployment wire to each of two cut wiring harnesses. After covering the connection areas with insulation tape, pull out the deployment wire to outside the vehicle. 8.Connect the floor harness, to which the deployment wire is connected, to the side-airbag module connector.

9. warning If the glass is scratched, the glass may be shattered at deployment. Therefore, cover with a vehicle cover to avoid danger. In order to suppress the operation sound as much as possible, fully close all the door windows, close the doors, and then cover the vehicle with a vehicle cover. 10. caution Make sure that no one is present inside or near the vehicle before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the vehicle. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the side-airbag module. 11.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

3.Remove the headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining ).

4.Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of curtain air bag harness connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the connector. note When the curtain air bag module connector is disconnected from the inflator, the two pins of inflator connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the unintentional deployment of curtain air bags caused by the static or others.

5.Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB661885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted). note This prevents the unintentional deployment of curtain air bags caused by the static or others.

6.Connect the adapter harness to the inflator, and then pull out the deployment wire to outside the vehicle.

7. warning If the glass is scratched, the glass may be shattered at deployment. Therefore, cover with a vehicle cover to avoid danger. In order to suppress the operation sound as much as possible, fully close all the door windows, close the doors, and then cover the vehicle with a vehicle cover. 8. caution Make sure that no one is present inside or near the vehicle before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the vehicle. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 9.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

2. caution When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of air bag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the driver’s air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).

3.Cut the part shown to connect the adapter harness (Special tool: MB991885) to the driver’s airbag module connector.

4.Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted). note This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others. 5.Connect the adapter harness to the driver’s air bag module. 6.To the torx screw installation hole located at the backside of air bag module, tie a thick wire for fixing the wheel.

7.Pass the deployment wire connected to the air bag module underneath the old tyre with wheel. Then, fix the air bag module with deployment surface facing upward using the wire which is tied to the bolt.

8.Place three old tyres without wheel onto the tyre to which the air bag module is fixed.

9. caution Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 10.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

1. caution Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions.) Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

2. caution When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of air bag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the passenger’s (front) air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to ).

3.Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted). note This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others. 4.Connect the adapter harness to the passenger’s (front) air bag module.

5.Pass a thick wire through the hole of air bag module bracket. Then, with the air bag module deployment surface facing upward, fix the module to the old tyre with wheel.

6.Place three old tyres without wheel onto the tyre to which the air bag module is fixed. Then, tie and fix all the tyres with rope (4 positions). note The passenger’s (front) air bag has a larger deployment volume than the driver’s air bag. Therefore, it is necessary to tie the tyres with rope.

7. caution Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 8.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

1. caution Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions.) Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

2.Remove the front seat assembly incorporated in side-airbag from the vehicle (GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly ).

3. caution When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of side-airbag module are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on a flat place with the deployment surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the side-airbag module from the front seat assembly incorporated in the side-airbag (Refer to ).

4.Prepare two deployment wires of 6 m or more, and keep the terminal at one end connected to that of the other wire (shorted). note This prevents the air bags from unintentional deployment caused by static. 5. caution The following procedures are intended to prevent the unintentional deployment caused by the static. Therefore, make sure to perform the procedures. Touch the vehicle body with bare hands to release the charged static.

6.Cut off the side-airbag module wiring harness connector from the wiring harness with nippers. Connect the deployment wire to each of the two cut wiring harnesses, and cover the connection areas with insulation tape.

7.Pass the deployment wire under the tyre with wheel, and connect it to the side-airbag module connector. 8.Install a surplus nut to the side-airbag module bolt. Then, tie a thick wire for fixing the wheel to the bolt. Fix the side-airbag module to the wheel of old tyre with the module deployment surface facing upward.

9.Place three old tyres without wheel onto the tyre to which the side-airbag module is fixed. Then, tie and fix all the tyres with rope. (4 positions)

10. caution Make sure that no one is present near the air bag module before deploying the air bag. Immediately after the air bag deployment, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the air bag module does not deploy, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the air bag module. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to deploy the air bag module. 11.Discard the deployed air bag module according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).

1. caution Before starting the work, wait for 60 seconds or more after the disconnection of the battery cable. (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions.) Disconnect the (-) and (+) terminals of battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

2. caution When the connector is disconnected, the two pins of inflator are automatically shorted to prevent the unintentional activation caused by the static or others. However, in preparation for the accidental activation, store the air bag module on a flat place with the activation surface facing upward. Also, do not put anything on it. Remove the headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining ).

3.Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of curtain air bag harness connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the connector. note When the harness connector is disconnected from the inflator, the two pins of inflator connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others.

4.Cut the inflator from the air bag as shown in the figure using a cutter or a similar tool.

5.Connect the deployment wires of 6 m or more to each of the two wiring harnesses of special tool adapter harness (MB991885), and cover the connection areas with insulation tape. Keep the other ends of deployment wires connected to each other (shorted). note This prevents the unintentional activation of inflator caused by the static or others.

6.Feed a thick wire through the bracket of the inflator, and connect it to an old tyre with a wheel. 7.Connect the adapter harness to the inflator connector.

8.Place the tyre to which the inflator is fixed onto the two stacked tyres. Then, place 1 or more old tyres without wheel onto the stacked tyres, and tie and fix all the tyres with rope. (4 positions)

9. caution Make sure that no one is present near the inflator before the activation. Immediately after the inflator activation, the inflator is extremely hot. Thus, before handling, leave the inflator for 30 minutes or more to cool. If the inflator does not activate, consult with your distributor. Disconnect the deployment wire connection at a place as far as possible from the inflator. Then, connect the wires to the removed vehicle battery to activate the inflator. 10.Discard the activated inflator according to the disposal procedures (Refer to ).