Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1689

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

9J–13

901RX062

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.  NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE
DRIVER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY.  DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR
BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.  THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR
BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO
IT.  WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS
ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.

NOTE: This information applies only to driver air bag
assembly .   Refer to “Deployment Outside Vehicle
(Passenger Air Bag Assembly)” in this section for
information on passenger air bag assembly scrapping.

1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK”, remove key and put

on safety glasses.

2. Inspect J–41434 SRS Deployment Harness and

appropriate pigtail adapter for damage.   If harness or
pigtail adapter is damaged, discard and obtain a
replacement.

3. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.  SRS deployment harness shall remain shorted
and not be connected to a power source until the air
bag is to be deployed.

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4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS

deployment harness.

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5. Remove the driver air bag assembly from vehicle.

Refer to driver air bag assembly Removal in this
Section.

WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE AIR BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE.  THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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9J–14

6. Clear a space on the ground about 183 cm (6 feet) in

clearance where the driver air bag assembly is to be
deployed.  A paved, outdoor location where there is
no activity is preferred.  If an outdoor location is not
available, a space on the shop floor where there is no
activity and sufficient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the
deployment area.

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7. Place the J–41497 on the bench vice. This is

necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of the
fixture during deployment.

8. Attach the driver airbag assembly in the J–41497.

Airbag assembly must be mounted facing upward on
J–41497.  SECURELY HAND-TIGHTEN ALL
FASTENERS PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT.

9. The double pole extension cord must be atleast 10m

(33 feet) away from the airbag assembly.

10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the

SRS deployment harness.  Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum.  A
vehicle battery is suggested.

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11. Connect the driver air bag assembly to the pigtail

adapter on the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) deployment harness.  Deployment harness
shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power
source until the air bag is to be deployed.  The driver
air bag assembly will immediately deploy the air bag
when a power source is connected to it.

NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the driver air bag assembly connector.  Failure to fully
seat the connectors may leave the shorting bar located in
the driver air bag assembly connector functioning
(shorted) and may result in non deployment of the driver
air bag assembly.

12. Verify that the area around the driver air bag

assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.

13. Verify that the driver air bag assembly is firmly and

properly in J–41434.

14. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend

to deploy the driver air bag.  The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.

15. Separate the two banana plugs on the SRS

deployment harness.

NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise.   Notify all
people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
driver air bag.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

9J–15

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED.  THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO
THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
LAST STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.

16. Connect the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

deployment harness wires to the power source to
immediately deploy the driver air bag.
Recommended application: 12 volts minimum, 2
amps minimum.  A vehicle battery is suggested.

17. Disconnect the SRS deployment harness from the

power source.

18. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.

19. In the unlikely event that the driver air bag assembly

did not deploy after following these procedures,
proceed immediately with Steps 24 through 26.  If the
driver air bag assembly did deploy, proceed with
Steps 20 through 23.

20. Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to

protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed driver air bag
assembly. After the air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain solid
particulate. This solid particulate consists primarily of
by products of the chemical reaction, Potassium
Chloride and copper metal dust. Compounds of
Potassium Borate, Strontium Chloride, Copper
Chloride, and Ammonium Chloride may be found in
amounts of about 1% (each) of the total particulate.

WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY.   AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE METAL
SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL BE
VERY HOT.  ALLOW THE INFLATOR MODULE TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTION
OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES MAY RESULT
IN FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

AFTER A DRIVER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN
DEPLOYED, THE METAL CANISTER AND SUR-
ROUNDING AREAS OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG AS-
SEMBLY WILL BE VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH THE
METAL AREAS OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG AS-
SEMBLY FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AFTER DE-
PLOYMENT. IF THE DEPLOYED DRIVER AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY MUST BE MOVED BEFORE IT IS COOL,
WEAR GLOVES AND HANDLE BY THE AIR BAG OR
TRIM COVER.

21. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the driver airbag

assembly immediately after deployment. This will
prevent damage to the pigtail adapter or SRS
deployment harness due to possible contact with the
hot driver air bag assembly canister.  The pigtail
adapter can be reused.  They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each deployment and
replaced if necessary.

22. Dispose of the deployed driver air bag assembly

through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for
at least 30 minutes.

23. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.

NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the driver air bag assembly did not
deploy after following these procedures.

24. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been

disconnected from the power source and that its two
banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.

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25. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the driver air bag

assembly.

WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE INFLATOR
MODULE UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE.  THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

26. Temporarily store the driver air bag assembly with its

trim cover facing up.

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9J–16

Deployment Outside Vehicle (Passenger
Air Bag Assembly)

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.  UNDEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLIES MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS.  THE
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL.  DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL,
STATE AND/OR LOCAL LAWS.

Deployment of a live (undeployed) airbag assembly for
disposal should not take place in the vehicle. This
includes vehicles that needs replacement airbag
assembly. Disposal of a malfunctioning air bag assembly
is subject to a retention period.
Proper service procedures must be followed when
performing live (undeployed) airbag deployment in the
shop floor or open area live (undeployed) airbag
deployment.  Safety glasses and gloves must always be
worn during live (undeployed) airbag deployment until the
deployed airbag assembly has been properly disposed.
Before performing the procedures, you should be familiar
with servicing the SRS system and with proper handling
of the air bag assembly.  Procedures should be read fully
before they are performed.
The following procedure requires use of J–42986 SRS
Deployment Harness with the appropriate pigtail adapter.
The procedure also requires the use of J–41497
Passenger Side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Deployment Fixture.  Do not attempt this procedure
without J–42986 and fixture J–41497.

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901RW088

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.  NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY.  DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED.  THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.  WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE
DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.

NOTE: This information applies only to passenger air bag
assembly.  Information for disposing of a live driver air bag
assembly can be found in “Deployment Outside Vehicle”
(Driver Air Bag Assembly) in this section.

1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” remove key, and put on

safety glasses.

2. Inspect J–41434 SRS Deployment Harness and

appropriate pigtail adapter for damage.  If harness or
pigtail is damaged, discard and obtain a replacement.

3. Short the two SRS Deployment Harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.  The SRS Deployment Harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to a power source until
the air bag is to be deployed.