Side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove side air bag module from seat back and place module on a clean, dry, work bench with trim cover facing upward. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Drill two 0.256" (6.5 mm) diameter holes in deployment bracket. See Fig 1 . Align side air bag module studs with drilled holes in deployment bracket. Attach side air bag module to deployment bracket using 6 mm nuts. Mount side air bag module and bracket in vise. Attach deployment tool to air bag module, using appropriate deployment adapter.
- Position fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (5 m) from deployment area. Connect Red deployment tool clip to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool clip to negative battery terminal.
- Ensure deployment tool power light glows Green. If deployment tool power light glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck lamp. Ensure no one is within 16 feet (5 m) of air bag module. Press deployment tool button to deploy side air bag module. Allow air bag module to cool for 30 minutes before disposal. Put component in plastic bag, seal and dispose of it as you would any other part.