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10B-86 AIR BAG SYSTEM
17) In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module or seat belt
pretensioner did not deploy/activate after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Step 23) through 26).
If air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner did
deploy or activate, proceed with Steps 18) through 22).
18) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possi-
ble irritation and heat when handling deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module or activated seat belt pretensioner.
19) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator)
module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as possible. This
will prevent adapter cable (special tool) from damage due to
possible contact with hot air bag (inflator) module or hot seat
belt pretensioner.
20) Check adapter cable connector as follows.
• For air bag (inflator) module:
Air bag (inflator) module connector of adapter cable (special
tool) are designed to be reused. However they should be
inspected for damage after deployment and replaced if nec-
essary.
• For seat belt pretensioner:
Seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter cable (special
tool) must be replaced to spare connector (special tool).
NOTE:
Do not reuse seat belt pretensioner connector of adapter
cable (special tool) because it will be destroyed by shock
when seat belt pretensioner is activated.
21) Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module (1) or activated
seat belt pretensioner (2) through normal refuse channels
after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and tightly seal air
bag (inflator) module (1) or seat belt pretensioner (2) in
strong vinyl bag. (Refer to "Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Mod-
ule and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal" in detail.)
22) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE:
Remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event
that air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or seat belt
pretensioner did not activate.
23) Ensure that deployment harness has been disconnected
from 12 volts vehicle battery and that its two banana plugs
have been shorted together by fully seating one banana plug
into the other.
24) Disconnect deployment harness and adapter cable from air
bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
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