On-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 . Turn ignition switch off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Disconnect driver and passenger-side air bag module connectors. See Figure. On models with head impact air bag modules, disconnect air bag module connectors, located behind driver and passenger-side C-pillar trim. See Figure. Cut air bag module harness connectors from vehicle leaving at least 6" of wire at each connector.
- Strip 0.5" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut 2 15-foot deployment wires from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 0.5" (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wires. Twist wires together at one end to short.
- Twist together one connector wire lead 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 other 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.
- Separate wire ends. Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bag should deploy. Disconnect wires from battery. Repeat steps 1) through 4) for passenger-side air bag module and, if equipped, head impact air bag modules.
- 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 modules 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.