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