Off-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Components are very hot after deployment. Personal injury may result. Wait at least 20 minutes before handling a deployed component.
NOTE:
Off-vehicle deployment procedure for seat belt pretensioner not available.
- Remove vehicle battery. Wait at least 30 seconds. Disconnect appropriate air bag module and remove from vehicle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Connect Air Bag Deployment Tool (0957A-34100-A) to component connector using Driver Deployment Adapter (0957A-382000) or Passenger Deployment Adapter (9057A-34200). Place air bag module inside a stack of 6-8 tires at least 20 feet (6 m) from any obstacle.
- Position deployment tool and battery at least 20 feet (6 m) from deployment site. Connect Red deployment tool lead to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool lead to negative battery terminal. Verify that deployment tool Green POWER indicator is illuminated. Depress and hold READY button. Verify that deployment tool Yellow DEPLOY indicator is illuminated.
- Depress and hold DEPLOY button. Air bag module should deploy. If component does not deploy, verify that Red DEPLOY indicator is illuminated. Release both buttons. Verify that both READY and DEPLOY indicators are not illuminated. Disconnect deployment tool power leads. Wait at least 30 minutes before approaching component. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.
- After deployment, air bag module will be extremely hot. Allow component to cool for 20 minutes before handling. Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when handling all SRS components. Place air bag module in a strong plastic bag and seal tightly. Component can now be disposed of in the same manner as any other scrap part.