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1. Open all windows and doors of the vehicle. 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
Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
3. Remove the center crash pad side cover.
4. Remove the Airbag SRSCM connector.
5. Connect the deployment tool to the connector of each module.
6. As far away from the vehicle as possible, press the push button on the deployment tool to deploy the
airbag.
a. Before deploying the airbag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near
the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
b. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes
to allow it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from
airbag deployment. See the Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedures for post-deployment
handling instructions.
c. If the airbag fails to deploy when the procedures above are followed, do not go near the
module. Contact your DPSM.
DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to
cool before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the airbag after deployment.
3. There may be adhered to the deployed airbag module, material that could irritate the eyes and/or skin,
so wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag module. If despite these
precautions, the material does get into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area
with a large amount of clean water. If any irritation develops,seek medical attention.
4. Tightly seal the airbag module in a strong vinyl bag for disposal.
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