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On-Vehicle Deployment

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  1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  . Turn ignition switch OFF, remove key and put on safety glasses. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
  2. Cut air bag module harness connector from vehicle leaving at least 6" of wire at the connector. Strip 1/2" (13 mm) of insulation from each wire lead to the connector. Cut 2 deployment wires at least 20 feet long from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 1/2" (13 mm) of insulation from each connector wire lead. Cut 2 15-foot deployment wires from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. Strip 1/2" (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wires. Twist wires together at one end to short.
  3. Twist together one connector wire lead to other end of each deployment wire. See Figure . Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for other connector wire lead.
  4. Remove all loose objects from front seat, and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for passenger-side air bag module, side impact air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
  6. 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. Dispose of deployed air bag module like any other part. Repeat deployment procedure for remaining air bags and pretensioners.
  7. If air bag modules or pretensioners do not deploy, carefully remove from vehicle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  . Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
Fig 1: Preparing Deployment Harness For On-Vehicle Deployment
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