TATA PUNCH-SERVICE MANUAL

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 6 4. DISPOSAL OF FAULTY AIR BAG UNIT Airbags that have not been safely deployed can cause severe injury to humans & a significant damage 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:  The disposal of AIR BAG module assembly shall be done in an area with adequate ventilation.  A person handling any restraints module assembly shall have to wear ESD (electro- static discharge) straps to reduce any risk of inadvertent deployment. 1. Follow the guidelines for removal of AIR BAG module assembly as specified in workshop manual. If the module assembly is found defective before 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 pigtail. 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 different air bag modules on bench vise A. DRIVER AIR BAG (DAB) The steering wheel should be clamped in such a way that the DAB module should face upwards. B. PASSENGER AIRBAG Airbag mounting bracket ( located on Cross Car Beam) used for mounting module on bench vice. C. SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER & ANCHOR PRE PRETENSIONER (APT) Seat belt assembly can be directly held in bench vice. Seat belt webbing length could be cut prior to deployment. D. Use a 2 core electrical wire at least 15m long. Use a short link at one end of the wire and then connect the other end to the module pigtail.