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 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 pig-tail. 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 i. 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. iii. SIDE AIRBAG C-channel of 5mm thick and adequate for holding Side airbag can be used for mounting module on bench vice. iv. INFLATABLE CURTAIN AIRBAG NOTE 1. 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. 2. The disposal of AIR BAG module assembly shall be done in an area with adequate ventilation. 3. A person handling any restraints module assembly shall have to wear ESD (electrostatic discharge) straps to reduce any risk of inadvertent deployment. CAUTION For disposal of airbags always use the connectors supplied by TATA Motors LTD specifically for disposal of airbags. SRS 8
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