Driver-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 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 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 & SPIRAL CABLE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Using wire at least 0.04" (1 mm) in diameter, mount driver-side air bag to deployment bracket (J41246A). See Fig 1 . Connect deployment tool (J38381) to air bag module connector. See Fig 2 . Connect fully charged 12 volt batter to air bag deployment tool. See Fig 3 .
- Position a fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 ft. (5 m) from deployment area. Connect Air Bag Deployment Tool (J38381) to driver-side air bag module connector. Connect Red deployment tool clip to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool clip to negative battery terminal.
- Ensure 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 ft. (5 m) of air bag module. Press deployment tool button to deploy air bag.