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Procedure 2: Remote Deployment (Driver-Side Air Bag)

  1. Use this procedure if scrapping a vehicle with a live air bag, but a problem in electrical system prevent deployment with air bag still installed in vehicle. Also use this procedure if PROCEDURE 1 was unsuccessful.
    WARNING: Perform remote deployment outdoors. Never attempt to deploy air bag module inside a building, within 20 feet of personnel, or with air bag trim cover face down.
  2. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULE & STEERING WHEEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. cut pigtail wiring harness between clockspring and air bag as close to clockspring housing as possible. Reconnect other end of pigtail harness back into air bag module.
  4. Strip 1" (25 mm) of insulation from cut ends of harness. Place air bag module face (trim cover) up. Connect two 20-foot wires to end of harness wires. Move 20 feet away. Connect other end of 200-foot wires to terminals of a 12-volt battery. After air bag module deploys, let module cool off and allow dust to settle before approaching.