Driver's Airbag Module

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 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 authorized 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 modules in a well ventilated, designated area. Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured before deploying.

Driver's airbag module
1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove driver's side fascia closing panel.






3. Release airbag multiplug from fascia and disconnect multiplug.







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


4. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to airbag connector.
5. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to tool SMD 4082/1.


! WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure within steering wheel.


6. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.


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







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


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


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

Following the deployment of the airbags, the following components must be replaced:
SRS wiring harness,
Airbag crash sensors (distributed system only),
Rotary coupler,
Driver's airbag module,
Passenger's airbag module,
Airbag diagnostic control unit,
Complete steering wheel assembly including associated switches.


PRECAUTIONS







Dimensions 'A' AND 'B' on steering column must be within tolerance.
Dimension 'A' 1.0 - 5.0 mm
Dimension 'B' 72.0 - 78.0 mm

If dimension 'A' is incorrect replace steering column.

If dimension 'B' is incorrect replace steering column, and pedal box.