HEXA

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

24.6 DISPOSAL OF FAULTY AIR BAG UNIT

Airbags that have not been safely deployed can

cause severe injury to humans & a significant dam-

age to equipment. If special handling procedures are

followed the airbags can be safely deployed & then

all component parts can be properly recycled.

DISPOSAL PROCEDURE

NOTE



It is always preferable to have the fixture in an

enclosure to avoid any injury due to flying objects

because of incorrect / loose mounting on bench

vice.



The disposal of AIR BAG module assembly shall

be done in an area with adequate ventilation.



A person handling any restraints module assem-

bly shall have to wear ESD (electro-static dis-

charge) straps to reduce any risk of inadvertent

deployment.

1. Follow the guidelines for removal of AIR BAG

module assembly as specified in workshop man-

ual. If the module assembly is found defective be-

fore fitment on the vehicle, go to step 2

2. Wear adequate ear protection device (

ear plugs)

safety goggles and safety hand gloves.

3. Connect the specified connector to the restraints

module assembly, with a pig-tail.

CAUTION

For disposal of airbags always use the connectors

supplied by TATA Motors LTD specifically for dis-

posal of airbags

4. Clamp the restraints module assembly in a shop

bench vise

(or equivalent clamping mechanism)

The clamping force should be adequate.

5. Refer the following methods for clamping the dif-

ferent air bag modules on bench vise

DRIVER AIR BAG (DAB)

The steering wheel should be clamped in such a way

that the DAB module should face upwards.

II.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Airbag mounting bracket (

located on Cross Car

Beam)

used for mounting module on bench vice.