Kia Forte: Airbag Disposal
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole
vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the
vehicle is still within the warranty period, before deploying the airbags or
side airbags, the Technical Manager must give approval and/or special instruction.
Only after the airbags or side airbags have been deployed (as the result of
vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped. If the airbags or side
airbags appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow
this procedure.
Deploying airbags in the vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags or
side airbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags or side
airbags should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed
in another vehicle.
1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait at least three minutes.
|
2. |
Confirm that each airbag or side airbag is securely mounted.
|
3. |
Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following
the check procedure.
(1) |
Driver’s Airbag :
A. |
Remove the driver’s airbag and install the SST
(0957A-3Q100).
|
B. |
Install the driver’s airbag on the steering wheel.
|
|
(2) |
Front Passenger’s Airbag :
A. |
Remove the glove box housing, and then disconnect
the connector between the front passenger’s airbag and
SRS main harness.
|
B. |
Install the SST(0957A-3Q100).
|
|
(3) |
Side Airbag :
A. |
Disconnect the 2P connector between the side airbag
and wire harness.
|
B. |
Install the SST (0957A-3F100).
|
|
(4) |
Curtain Airbag :
A. |
Disconnect the 2P connector between the curtain
airbag and wire harness.
|
B. |
Install the SST(0957A-3Q100).
|
|
(5) |
Seat Belt Pretensioner :
A. |
Disconnect the 2P connector from the seat belt
pretensioner.
|
B. |
Install the SST (0957A-3Q100).
|
|
(6) |
Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) :
A. |
Disconnect the 2P connector from the anchor pretensioner.
|
B. |
Install the SST (0957A-3Q100).
|
|
|
4. |
Place the deployment tool at least thirty feet (10meters) away
from the airbag.
|
5. |
Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.
|
6. |
Push the tool’s deployment switch. The airbag should deploy (deployment
is both highly audible and visible: a loud noise and rapid inflation
of the bag, followed by slow deflation)
|
7. |
Dispose of the complete airbag. No parts can be reused. Place
it in a sturdy plastic bag and seal it securely.
|
Deploying the airbag out of the vehicle
If an intact airbag has been removed from a scrapped vehicle, or has been
found defective or damage during transit, storage or service, it should be deployed
as follows:
1. |
Confirm that the special is functioning properly by following
the check procedure on this page.
|
2. |
Position the airbag face up, outdoors on flat ground at least
thirty feet (10meters) from any obstacles or people.
|
Disposal of damaged airbag
1. |
If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure of driver’s
airbag front passenger’s and side airbag.
|
2. |
In all cases, make a short circuit by twisting together the two
airbag inflator wires.
|
3. |
Package the airbag in exactly the same packing that the new replacement
part come in.
|
1.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty
seconds.
...
See also:
Vacuum Pump
Components
1. Vacuum pump
2. Bracket
3. Lead wire assembly
...
Engine Control Module (ECM) Installation
When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer
must be performed procedure as below.
...
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil ...