Handling And Servicing - Suzuki Swift User Manual

0A-4 GENERAL INFORMATION
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

HANDLING AND SERVICING

WARNING:
D Many of service procedures require disconnection of
"AIR BAG" fuse and air bag (inflator) modules (driver and
passenger) from deployment loop to avoid an accidental
deployment.
Driver and Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Modules
D 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.
D 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 mini-
mal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator)
module by the wires or connector on the underside of the
module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on
a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away
from the surface. As the live passenger 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 expand in the unlikely event of accidental de-
ployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
D Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) mod-
ules (driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be
sure to deploy them according to deployment procedures
described in Section 9J before disposal.
D 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.
D After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lu-
bricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chem-
ical reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves
and safety glasses should be worn.
SDM
D During service procedures, be very careful when handling
a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Never strike or
jar the SDM. Never power up the air bag system when the
SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and
mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued
and the arrow must be pointing toward the front of the ve-
hicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system. The
SDM could be activated when powered while not rigidly at-
tached to the vehicle which could cause deployment and
result in personal injury.