Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual page 742

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
When an air bag module is to be disposed of, it must be disposed following the proper procedure recom-
mended for the partinular situation. These situations and the disposal recommendations are shown in the
following table and described in detail below.
Condition Disposal instraction
Faulty but live air bag module replaced Air bag module must be return to location designated by Mazda
Vehicle to be scrapped with live air bag module Air bag module must be deliberately deployed (See below)
Vehicle to be scrapped with deployed air bag module Scrap air bag module with vehicle in usual manner
Deployed air bag module replaced
CONNECTOR
05UOTX·452
05UOTX·453
T-160
Scrap air bag module in usual manner
05UOTX·449
Deployed Air Bag Module
To service a deployed air bag, it must be replaced with an
new module. The deployed air bag module can be disposed
of in the usual manner as any part to be scrapped.
Warning
• When handling a deployed air bag module, wear
gloves and safety glasses, because the deployed
air bag module may contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a caustic by product of the gas gener-
ant combustion.
Live Air Bag Module
When a live air bag module is scrapped with the vehicle, the
module should be deployed before it is scrapped.
A deliberate deployment should be performed as follows:
1. Locate the vehicle outdoors away from other persons, and
open the convertible top and doors.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Verify that the air bag module is firmly mounted to the steer-
ing wheel.
4. Remove the knee protector and disconnect the clock spring
connectors.
5. Cut the clock spring connector (blue) wires.
6. Connect two jumper wires [6 m (20 ft) min] to the clock
spring cut wires as shown.