On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. 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" (153 mm) of wire at the connector. Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from each wire lead to the connector. Cut 2 deployment wires at least 15-feet (4.6 m) long from 18-gauge multi-strand wire. 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.
- Twist together one connector wire lead to other end of each deployment wire. See Fig 1. 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. Ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 for passenger-side air bag module, side impact air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
- Separate wire ends. Connect each pair of wires to a 12-volt battery. Component should deploy. If component did not deploy, go to next step. If component did 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.
- Carefully remove undeployed component from vehicle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Temporarily store air bag module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.