On-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. 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 .
- Cut driver-side air bag module harness connector from vehicle leaving at least 6" (152 mm) of wire at connector. Strip 0.50" (13 mm) of insulation from each 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 driver-side air bag module 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 for remaining connector wire lead.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for passenger-side and head impact air bag modules. Remove all loose objects from seats and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible. Cover windshield and front door openings with a drop cloth.
- Separate driver-side air bag module deployment wire ends. Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bag module should deploy. If air bag module does not deploy, go to next step. If air bag module does 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. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side and head impact air bag modules.
- If air bag modules DO NOT deploy, carefully remove from vehicle. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.