Off-Vehicle Deployment
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Remove driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter to SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1.
- Place air bag module with vinyl trim cover facing up, on a work bench or other surface (preferably paved outdoor surface) away from any loose or flammable objects. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads from SIR Deployment Harness Kit (J-38826) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter to SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1. Place air bag module with vinyl trim cover facing up, on a work bench or other surface (preferably paved outdoor surface) away from any loose or flammable objects. Clear space at least 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter around air bag. Extend SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter to full length from air bag module. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness.
- Connect air bag module to pigtail adapter on SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1. Ensure area around air bag module is clear of people or loose objects. Verify that air bag module is resting with trim cover facing up.
- Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. See Fig 1. Air bag module should deploy immediately. If air bag module does not deploy, go to step 6. Disconnect SIR deployment harness from battery. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads together. DO NOT touch metal surfaces of air bag module for at least 10 minutes due to heat generated during deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag module. Wash hands with mild soap and water after handling. Dispose of deployed air bag module as you would any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use.
- Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag module and driver side impact air bag module, using SIR Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) to hold air bag module prior to deployment. If air bag module(s) fail to deploy, go to next step.
- Ensure that SIR deployment harness is disconnected from battery and that 2 banana plugs have been shorted together. Disconnect pigtail adapter from air bag module. Temporarily store air bag module with trim cover facing up. Contact manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
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