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 removed from vehicle
These guidelines are written to aid authorized 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.

Driver's airbag module
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.







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.







! WARNING: Ensure tool SMD 408211 is not connected to battery.


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 meters 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.