Hyundai Elantra HD: Description and Operation
Airbag Disposal
Special Tool Required
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those
in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed.
If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, before deploying the airbags
or side airbags, the Technical Manager must give approval and/or special instruction.
Only after the airbags or side airbags have been deployed (as the result of
vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
If the airbags or side airbags appear intact (not deployed),
treat them with extreme caution. Follow this procedure.
Deploying Airbags In The Vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags or side airbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags
or side airbags should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never
be installed in another vehicle.
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the
battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes.
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2. |
Confirm that each airbag or side airbag is securely
mounted.
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3. |
Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure.
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Place the deployment tool at least thirty feet (10
meters) away from the airbag.
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5. |
Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.
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6. |
Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbag should
deploy (deployment is both highly audible and visible: a loud noise
and rapid inflation of the bag, followed by slow deflection)
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7. |
Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can
be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag and seal it securely.
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Deploying The Airbag Out of the Vehicle
If an intact airbag has been removed from a scrapped vehicle,
or has been found defective or damage during transit, storage or service, it
should be deployed as follows :
1. |
Confirm that the special is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on this page.
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Position the airbag face up, outdoors on flat ground
at least thirty feet (10meters) from any obstacles or people.
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Disposal of Damaged Airbag
1. |
If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure
of driver's airbag front passenger's and side airbag.
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2. |
In all cases, make a short circuit by twisting together
the two airbag inflator wires.
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3. |
Package the airbag in exactly the same packing that
the new replacement part come in.
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