Driver-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti QX4. 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 on a clean, dry, work bench, with trim cover facing upward. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & SPIRAL CABLE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Firmly secure Air Bag Module Bracket (J41246) in a vise. Drill a 0.335" (8.5 mm) diameter hole in air bag module bracket at the position shown in illustration. See Fig 1 . Using 0.04" (1 mm) diameter wire, secure air bag module to air bag module bracket at 2 locations. See Fig 2 .
- Position a fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (4.9 m) from driver-side air bag module. Connect Deployment Tool (J38381) to air bag module connector using Deployment Tool Adapter (J38381-70). See Fig 3 . Connect Red clip of deployment tool to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Ensure that deployment tool power lamp glows Green. If deployment tool power lamp glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck lamp.
- Ensure no one is within 16 feet (4.9 m) of deployment area. Press deployment tool button to deploy driver-side air bag module.