Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 507

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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Air Bag Assembly Shipping Procedure For
Live (Undeployed) Air Bag Assemblies

Service personnel should refer to the latest Service
Bulletins for proper SRS air bag assembly shipping
procedures.

Deployed Air Bag Assembly

You should wear gloves and safety glasses. After the air
bag assembly has been deployed, the surface of the air
bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder
consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag
as it inflates) and by products of the chemical reaction.
Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced
as a by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture
and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that
sodium hydroxide will be present.

Air Bag Assembly Scrapping Procedure

During the course of a vehicle’s useful life, certain
situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of
a live (undeployed) air bag assembly. This information
covers proper procedures for disposing of a live air bag
assembly.
Before a live air bag assembly can be disposed of, it must
be deployed. Alive air bag assembly must not be
disposed of through normal refuse channels.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. AN UNDPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY 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 LAW.

In situations which require deployment of a live air bag
assembly module, deployment may be accomplished
inside or outside the vehicle. The method employed
depends upon the final disposition of the particular
vehicle, as noted in “Deployment Outside Vehicle” and
“Deployment Inside Vehicle” in this section.

Deployment Outside Vehicle (Driver Air
Bag Assembly)

Deployment outside the vehicle is proper when the
vehicle is to be returned to service. This includes, for
example, situations in which the vehicle will be returned to
useful service after a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced. Deployment and disposal
of a malfunctioning air bag assembly is, of course, subject
to any required retention period.
For deployment of a live (undeployed) air bag assembly
outside the vehicle, the deployment procedure must be

followed exactly. Always wear safety glasses during this
deployment procedure until a deployed air bag assembly
is scrapped or until an undeployed air bag assembly is
shipped. Before performing the procedures you should
be familiar with servicing the SRS 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–41434 SRS
deployment harness with appropriate pigtail adapter. Do
not attempt procedure without J–41434 adapter.

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.

5. Remove the driver air bag assembly from vehicle.

Refer to Inflator Module Removal in this Section
9J–3.

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.

6. Place the driver air bag assembly on a work bench or

other surface away from all loose or flammable
objects with its trim cover facing up, away from the
surface.

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

diameter 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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8. Place the driver air bag assembly, with its trim cover

facing up, on the ground in the space just cleared.

9. Stretch the SRS deployment harness and pigtail

adapter from the driver air bag assembly to its full
length.

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.

11. Connect the driver air bag assembly to the pigtail

adapter on the 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 resting with

its trim cover facing up.

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 driver air bag
assembly may jump about 30 cm (one foot) vertically.
This is a normal reaction of the driver air bag to the force
of the rapid gas expansion inside the air bag.

NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all

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people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
driver air bag.

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 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 driver air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a
powdery residue. This power consists primarily of
cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates)
and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a
by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide then quickly reacts with the atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is
unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.

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 air bag

assembly as soon after deployment as possible. 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.

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, away from the surface upon
which it rests.

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 out of the vehicle is proper when the vehicle
is to be returned to service. This includes, for example,
situations in which a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced. Deployment and disposal
of an air bag assembly is, of course, subject to any
required retention period.
For deployment of a live air bag assembly out of the
vehicle, the deployment procedure must be followed
exactly. ALWAYS wear safety glasses during this

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deployment procedure until the deployed air bag
assembly is scrapped. 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 SRS Module Deployment Fixture. Do
not attempt this procedure without J–42986 and fixture
J–41497.

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.

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4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS

Deployment Harness

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5. Remove passenger air bag assembly from vehicle.

Refer to “Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal ” in
this Section.

6. Clear a space on the ground approximately 185 cm

(six feet) in diameter where the fixture with attached
air bag assembly is to be placed for deployment. 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 is no activity and
sufficient ventilation is recommended. Ensure that no
loose or flammable objects are within the deployment
area.

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

necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of the
fixture during deployment.

8. Attach the passenger air bag assembly in the

J–41497. Air bag assembly must be mounted such
that the bag will deploy upward. SECURELY
HAND–TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO
DEPLOYMENT.

9. Stretch the SRS Deployment Harness and pigtail

adapter from the air bag assembly to its full length.

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.)

11. Connect the air bag assembly to the pigtail adapter on

the SRS deployment harness. The SRS 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.

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

12. Verify that the area around the passenger air bag

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

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