On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Cut air bag module harness connectors from vehicle leaving at least 6" (152 mm) of wire at connector.
- Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut two 15-foot (4.6 m) deployment wires from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wires. Twist wires together at one end to short.
- Twist together one connector wire lead to other end of each deployment wire. Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. See Fig 1. Repeat this step for other connector wire lead.
- Remove all loose objects from front seats. Ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module connector. Stretch wires away from vehicle as far as possible.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 for passenger-side air bag module. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
- Separate wire ends. Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bag should deploy. Disconnect wires from battery. DO NOT touch metal surfaces of air bag module for at least 10 minutes due to heat generated during deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag module. Wash hands with mild soap and water. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag.
- If air bag modules DO NOT deploy, carefully remove from vehicle. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim cover facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.