Side air bag module

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Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the nuts to the side air bag module.
WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the module is facing the center of the tire.
Fig 1: Installing Side Airbag Module Nuts
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Tie the side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire harness through the tire and around the nuts at least four times.

Fig 2: Tying Side Air Bag Module To Tire
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Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in Fig 3.

Fig 3: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module
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Stack the tire with the side air bag module' on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

Fig 4: Stacking Tires (For Side Air Bag Module Deployment)
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Tie all tires together with wire.

Fig 5: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
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Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
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Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} from the tires.
Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the side air bag module.

Fig 7: Identifying Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
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