Deploying Air Bags: On-vehicle
- Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. Disconnect battery cables. Ensure proper operation of Deployment Tool (07HAZ-SG00500) by connecting a 12-volt battery per instructions supplied with tool.
- To deploy driver-side air bag, remove access panel from steering wheel. See Figure
. Disconnect driver-side air bag 2-pin connector from cable reel connector. To deploy passenger-side air bag, remove glove box. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 2-pin connector from SRS main harness. See Figure
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- To deploy either air bag, 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, ignitor circuit is faulty. See DAMAGED AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT TENSIONER SPECIAL PROCEDURE
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- Stand at least 30 feet away from vehicle. 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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