Off-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saturn LW300, 2001 Saturn LW200, 2001 Saturn L300, 2001 Saturn L200, and 2001 Saturn L100. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Turn ignition switch off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Remove driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install air bag module in Deployment Fixture (SA9413NE) with vinyl side facing up. Ensure deployment fixture is placed on paved outdoor location at least 15 feet (4.6 m) away from any people or objects. Fill plastic reservoir with water or sand to ensure fixture is stabile during deployment. Stretch SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter from air bag module to its full length. 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 and objects.
- Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. See Fig 1. Air bag module should deploy immediately. 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 like any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use.
- Remove passenger-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag module. See Fig 1. On models equipped with side impact air bag modules, remove air bag modules from roof rails. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Repeat deployment procedure for side impact air bag modules. Ensure that head impact air bag module assembly is positioned to allow curtain to deploy from rail assembly. If any air bag module does not 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.