On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Cadillac Seville, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado, and 1997 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect driver-side and passenger-side frontal air bag module Yellow 2-way connectors. See Figure and Figure . Disconnect driver-side and passenger-side side impact air bag module Yellow 2-way connectors. See Figure .
- Cut air bag module harness connector from vehicle leaving at least 6 in (16 cm) of wire at the connector. Strip 1/2 in (13 mm) of insulation from each wire lead to the connector. Cut 2 deployment wires at least 20 feet (610 cm) long from 18 gauge (0.8 mm2 ) multi-strand wire. Strip 1/2 in (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wire. Twist ends of wire together to short.
- Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire. See Fig 1 . Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for the other connector wire lead.
- Remove all loose objects from front seat, and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module Yellow 2-way connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible.
- Repeat steps 2-4 for passenger-side or either side impact air bag modules.
- Separate wire ends and connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bag should deploy. DO NOT touch air bag module area for at least 10 minutes due to heat generated during deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses before handling deployed air bag module. Wash hands with mild soap and water afterward. Deployed air bag modules can be disposed of like any other part. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side or side impact air bag modules.
- Carefully remove air bag modules if they do not deploy. See DRIVER-SIDE, PASSENGER-SIDE, and SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for further instructions.