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Side Impact AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove side air bag module. See SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Drill two 0.256" (6.5 mm) holes in Deployment Bracket (J41246). See Fig 1 . Attach side air bag module in deployment bracket using 6 mm nuts. Mount bracket securely in vise. Position fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (5 m) from deployment area. Connect Air Bag Deployment Tool (J38381) to seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Red deployment tool clip to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool clip to negative battery terminal.
  3. Ensure deployment tool power light glows Green. If deployment tool power light glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck light. Ensure no one is within 16 feet (5 m) of air bag module. Press deployment tool button to instantly deploy air bag module.
Fig 1: Modifying Deployment Bracket For Mounting Side Impact Air Bag Module
G99B22146Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Mounting Side Impact Air Bag Module & Deployment Bracket In Vise
G99B22849Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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