Deploying Air Bags: Off-vehicle
- Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. Ensure proper operation of Deployment Tool (07HAZ-SG00500) by connecting a 12-volt battery per instructions supplied with tool.
- Position air bag assembly face up, outdoors on flat ground and at least 30 feet from people or obstacles. Cut off air bag connector, and strip back 1" of insulation from wire ends. Connect Yellow alligator clips of deployment tool to uninsulated wire ends. See Fig 1
. Place deployment tool at least 30 feet away from air bag.
- Connect a 12-volt battery to deployment tool. If Red light on deployment tool comes on, go to next step. If Green light on deployment tool comes on, air bag ignitor circuit is faulty. See DAMAGED AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT TENSIONER SPECIAL PROCEDURE
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- Push deployment switch, being prepared for rapid inflation of air bag and loud noise. If air bag deploys, wait 30 minutes before removing and disposing of complete air bag assembly. Place in a sturdy plastic bag and seal securely.
- If air bag does not deploy, ignitor circuit is faulty. See DAMAGED AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT TENSIONER SPECIAL PROCEDURE
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