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On-Vehicle Deployment

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector located at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Disconnect passenger-side air bag connector located below instrument panel. See Fig 2. Cut each air bag module harness connector from vehicle leaving at least 6" (1.8 m) of wire at connectors.
  2. Strip 0.05" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut 2 15-foot (4.6 m) 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.
  3. Twist together one driver-side air bag connector wire lead to other end of each deployment wire. See Fig 3. Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for other connector wire lead.
  4. 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.
  5. Repeat steps 1) through 4) for passenger-side air bag connector. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
  6. Separate wire ends. Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bags should 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 module. Wash hands with mild soap and water. Dispose of deployed air bag module like any other part. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag.
  7. 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.
Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Connector
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Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Connector
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Fig 3: Preparing Deployment Harness For On-vehicle Deployment
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