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All AIR Bags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Move vehicle outdoors to a remote area, away from workshop and people. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Close doors and open windows, sunroof and trunk. Ensure all air bag modules are securely installed. Remove loose objects from around air bag modules.
  2. Disconnect air bag control unit 30- or 50-pin harness connector. Air bag control unit is located underneath center console between front seats. Attach Firing Device (62 1 270) and Cable (62 1 210) to 30-pin connector or Cable (62 1 310) to 50-pin connector. Connect firing device to 12-volt battery placed 33 feet (10 m) to rear of vehicle.
  3. Press firing device switch to deploy air bags and pretensioners. If Cable (62 1 310, 50-pin connector) is used, only air bags and pretensioner on one side of vehicle will deploy. To deploy remaining air bags and pretensioner, connect cable to free connector and repeat this step.