On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Cut air bag module harness connector 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. See Fig 1.
- 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. Repeat this step for other connector wire lead.
- Remove all loose objects from front seat and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag connector. Stretch wires away from vehicle as far as possible. Separate wire ends. Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bag should deploy immediately. If air bag does not deploy, go to step 6. If air bag does 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 steps 2 through 4 for passenger-side air bag module.
- Carefully remove from undeployed air bag module from vehicle vehicle. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.