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Off-Vehicle Deployment

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Turn ignition off, remove key and put on safety glasses.
  2. Short 2 SIR Deployment Harness (J-38826) leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter to SIR deployment harness.
  3. Remove driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place driver-side air bag module on ground (preferably paved outdoor surface) in center of cleared area at least 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter, away from any people or objects. Stretch SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter from driver-side air bag module to its full length. See Fig 1. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness.
  4. Connect air bag module to pigtail adapter on SIR deployment harness. Ensure area around air bag module is clear of people and objects. Verify that air bag module is resting with trim cover facing up.
  5. Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. Driver-side air bag module should deploy immediately. If air bag module does not deploy, go to step  8. If driver-side air bag module did deploy, disconnect SIR deployment harness from battery. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads together.
  6. 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 after handling. Dispose of deployed driver-side air bag module like any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use.
  7. Using Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) to hold passenger-side air bag module, side impact air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners, repeat deployment procedure. Ensure air bag modules are installed on deployment fixture with trim pad facing up. See Fig 2. Following deployment, dispose of deployed air bag module or seat belt pretensioner like any other part.
  8. Ensure that SIR deployment harness is disconnected from battery and that 2 banana plugs have been shorted together. Disconnect pigtail adapter from component. Temporarily store air bag modules with trim cover facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.
Fig 1: Preparing Deployment Harness For Off-vehicle Deployment
G96I14009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Installing Rear Seat Air Bag Module On Deployment Fixture
G99C21818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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