On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM .
- 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 wire lead to connector. Cut 2 deployment wires at least 20 feet (6.1 m) long from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wires. Twist wires together at one end to short.
- Twist together one connector wire lead from driver-side air bag module connector to other end of each deployment wire. See Fig 1. Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for remaining connector wire lead.
- Connect deployment harness to driver-side air bag module connector. Stretch deployment wires away from car as far as possible.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 for passenger-side air bag module. Remove all loose objects from front seat. Ensure no one is in vehicle. 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 modules should deploy. If air bag modules DO NOT deploy, go to next step. If air bag modules do deploy, disconnect wires from battery. 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 modules. Wash hands with mild soap and water.
- If air bag modules DO NOT deploy, carefully remove from vehicle. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store air bag module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.