Remote Deployment Of AIR Bag

This procedure is to be used when a vehicle with a live driver-side 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.

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Deactivate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
2. Remove air bag modules. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  and PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. With air bag modules removed, cut air bag connector from wiring harness near air bag module. Strip 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 and away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag module if it is accidentally deployed.
3. Place air bag module with trim cover facing upward on a flat surface, in remote area such as 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. If air bag does not deploy, air bag module is faulty. Contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions on disposal procedures.