Air Bag Manual Deployment In/Out of Vehicle

CAUTION: Deployment in the vehicle will damage the steering wheel; if the vehicle is not being scrapped deploy the module away from the vehicle in accordance with the separate procedure.


If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module, the module must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure.

Before deployment is started the deployment tool self test procedure should be carried out.

Deployment tool SMD 4082/1 self test procedure







1. Insert BLUE and YELLOW connectors of tool lead into corresponding sockets on face of tool.
2. Connect crocodile clips of second tool lead to battery, RED to positive and BLACK to negative.
3. RED "READY" light should illuminate.
4. Press and hold both operating buttons.
5. GREEN "DEFECTIVE" light should illuminate.
6. Release both operating buttons.
7. RED "READY light should illuminate.
8. Disconnect tool from battery.
9. Disconnect blue and yellow connectors from tool face sockets.
10. Self test now complete.

Deployment with module fitted to vehicle

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of the airbag module when fitted to the vehicle.


WARNING: Only use the LAND ROVER approved deployment equipment. Deploy airbag module in a well ventilated designated area. Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.


1. Carry out deployment tool self test.







2. Release 2 turnbuckles securing lower panel to dash, remove lower panel.







3. Knee bolster (where fitted); Remove 4 screws and withdraw kneebolster.
4. Release airbag harness to column harness connector from bracket.
5. Disconnect airbag harness connector from column harness.







WARNING: Ensure tool is not connected to battery.


6. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to column harness connector.
7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to tool SMD 4082/1.


WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure within steering wheel.


8. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.


WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres away from vehicle.







9. Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag module.
10. DO NOT return to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from steering wheel, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.


NOTE: DO NOT transport airbag module in the vehicle passenger compartment.


13. Scrap all remaining parts of airbag system.
DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system including steering wheel.

Deployment with module removed from vehicle.

Driver's Airbag Module

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag modules when removed from the vehicle.


WARNING: Only use the LAND ROVER approved deployment equipment. Deploy airbag modules in a well ventilated designated area.

Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.







3. Position tool SMD 4082/2 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards from vice. Tighten vice.







WARNING: Ensure tool SMD 4082/1 is not connected to battery.


4. Secure airbag module to tool SMD 4082/2.
Ensure module is correctly secured using both fixings.
5. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are secure.







6. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to airbag module.
7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/4 to tool SMD 4082/1.


WARNING: Do not lean over module whilst connecting.


8. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.


WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres away from module.







9. Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag module.
10. DO NOT return to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from tool, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12. Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
13. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.


NOTE: DO NOT transport airbag module in the vehicle passenger compartment. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system including steering wheel or steering column.


Passenger's Airbag Module

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove airbag module from fascia.







3. Position tool SMD 4082/6 in vice, ensuring that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards from vice. Tighten vice.
4. Position brackets SMD 4082/7 to tool; lightly tighten bolts.







5. Position airbag module to tool SMD 4082/6.
Ensure module is correctly secured using all fixings.
6. Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are secure.







WARNING: Ensure tool SMD 4082/1 is not connected to battery.


7. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to airbag module.
8. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to tool SMD 4082/1


WARNING: Do not lean over module whilst connecting.


9. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.


WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres away from module.







10. Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag module.
11. DO NOT return to airbag module for 30 minutes.
12. Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag module from tool, place airbag module in plastic bag and seal bag.
13. Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
14. Transport deployed airbag module to designated area for incineration.


NOTE: DO NOT transport airbag module in the vehicle passenger compartment. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the airbag system.