On-Vehicle Deployment
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch OFF, remove key and put on safety glasses. Disconnect driver and passenger-side air bag module connectors. Disconnect driver side impact air bag module connector. See Figure, Figure & Figure
. Cut air bag module harness connectors from vehicle leaving at least 6" (152 mm) of wire at connector.
- Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut 2 15-foot deployment wires from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wires. Twist wires together at one end to short.
- For dual-stage driver and passenger-side air bag module leads, twist together wires for Stage 1 and Stage 2 high-side deployment loops. Connect twisted wire pair to end of one deployment wire. Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. See Fig 1. Repeat procedure for Stage 1 and Stage 2 low-side deployment loop leads. For vehicles with single-stage side impact air bag module leads, connect lead from connector wire to end of each deployment loop wire. See Fig 2. Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for remaining connector wire lead.
- Remove all loose objects from front seat, and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible.
- Repeat steps 2) through 4) for passenger-side and side impact air bag modules. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag modules. Wash hands with mild soap and water. Dispose of deployed air bag module like any other part. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
- Separate wire ends. Connect each pair of wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bags should deploy. If air bags do not deployed, go to next step. Disconnect wires from battery. 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.
- If air bag modules do not deploy, carefully remove from vehicle. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.