Lotus Evora - Vehicle Scrapping Procedures

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Lotus Service Notes Section WF
• Donotuseorattempttorepairadamagedinflatormodule,andNEVERapplyanyelectricalpower
to the module except as specified in the diagnostic procedures.
Inflator Module Shipping Procedures for Live (Undeployed) Inflator Modules
The transportation of uninstalled inflator modules is regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations
of the U.S. Dept, of Transportation (DOT) and most state governments. Special procedures are required for
transportation. Lotus recommends that the dealers and repair shops check with the hazardous material section
of their respective state police authority for applicable shipping requirements.
For all shipments on public roads, the DOT has classified the uninstalled inflator module as a flammable
solid under a special exemption process. It should always be shipped and stored in the approved cardboard
container in which it is purchased. The container should be marked with “Flammable Solid , n.o.s., UN1325,
DOT-E8236” and labelled with the specified red and white flammable solid label. Each shipping location must
have a copy of the exemption on file. A shipping paper (e.g., a customer receipt) must accompany each ship-
ment and identify the module as “Flammable Solid, n.o.s., UN1325, DOT-E8236”. Transportation, storage and
handling of the module should be in accordance with the exemption and the requirements for a DOT flammable
solid. Do not expose the module to heat, open flame, impact, friction, or electrical charge.
Inflator Module Scrapping Procedures
WARNING: Failure to follow proper SRS inflator module disposal procedures can result in airbag deploy-
ment which may cause personal injury. Undeployed inflator modules must not be disposed of through
normal refuse channels. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that can cause severe
illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Disposal in any manner
inconsistent with proper procedures may be a violation of federal, state and/or local laws.
Reference should be made to the local State authority for the correct disposal procedures for deployed
inflator modules.
VehicleScrappingProcedures
Some vehicles equipped with SRS that have live (undeployed) inflator modules may have to be scrapped
because they have completed their useful life, or have been severely damaged in a non-deployment type ac-
cident. The following procedure should be followed when scrapping a vehicle with an undeployed module.
1. Follow the safety procedure detailed in sub-section WF.6 to turn off the ignition, disconnect the battery
and unplug the inflator module harness.
2. Follow the procedure detailed in sub-section WF.11 to gain access to the passenger airbag module.
3. At the driver's airbag harness alongside the steering column, cut the harness side of the SRS wiring ap-
prox. 75 to 150 mm from the yellow connector.
4. Splice 2 wires at least 6 metres long to the red/blue and the red/green coloured cables in this connector
block.
5. Reconnect the yellow 4-way connector block now equipped with 2 x 6 m long cables.
6. Check that the inflator module is secured to the steering wheel.
7. Remove all loose objects from the front seat.
8. Ensure no one is in the vehicle.
9. Stretch wires away from car to their full length.
10. Apply 12 volts across the wires to deploy the air bag.
11. Do not touch the inflator module area for 20 minutes due to the heat generated during deployment.
12. Wear gloves and safety glasses to handle the deployed air bag. Wash your hands with mild soap and
water afterwards.
13. Repeat steps 3 to 12 for the passenger airbag, splicing the 6 m cables into the two wires connecting the
SDM to the airbag.