Procedure 2: Remote Deployment Of Air Bag

This procedure is to be used when a vehicle with a live driver or passenger-side air bag is to be scrapped, but a problem in air bag electrical system prevents deployment with air bag still installed in vehicle. This procedure can also be used if PROCEDURE 1 was unsuccessful.

1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  . Deactivate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
2. Remove air bag module(s). See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  or PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. With air bag module removed, cut air bag connector from wires at air bag module. Strip back 1" of insulation from wire ends. Obtain 2 wires at least 20 feet long. Connect one end of each 20-foot wire to one end of each air bag module wire.
   WARNING: When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag module if it is accidently deployed.
3. Place air bag module with trim cover facing upward on a flat surface, in a remote area such as a parking lot or field. Remain at least 20 feet away from air bag module. Deploy air bag by touching loose ends of both wires to 12-volt battery terminals.
4. If successful, a loud noise will be heard, and bag material will be visible. Allow at least 10 minutes for cooling and dissipation of air bag effluents before approaching air bag. Air bag is now inoperative and vehicle may be scrapped in usual manner. If air bag does not deploy after following this procedure, air bag module is faulty. Contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions on disposal procedures.