Driver-side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. 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 . Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle and place module on a clean, dry work bench, with trim cover facing upward. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Using wire at least 0.04" (1 mm) in diameter, secure driver-side air bag module to Air Bag Module Bracket (J41246) in 4 places. See Fig 1 . Firmly secure air bag module bracket in a vise.
Position a fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (4.9 m) from deployment area. Connect Deployment Tool (J38381) to air bag module connector using Deployment Adapter (J38381-80). Connect Red clip of deployment tool to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. See Fig 2 . Ensure that deployment tool power light glows Green. If deployment tool power light glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck light.
Ensure no one is within 16 feet (4.9 m) of air bag module. Press deployment tool button to deploy driver-side air bag module.

Fig 1: Securing Driver-side Air Bag Module To Air Bag Module Bracket

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Fig 2: Preparing To Deploy Air Bag Module

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.