Off-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire and 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch OFF, remove key and put on safety glasses. Short 2 SIR Deployment Harness (J-38826) leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter to SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1.
- Remove driver and passenger-side air bag modules. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Secure air bag module on ground (preferably outdoors on paved surface) in SIR Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from any people or objects. Stretch SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter from air bag module to its full length. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness.
- Connect air bag module to pigtail adapter on SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1. Ensure area around air bag module is clear of people or loose objects. Verify that air bag module is resting with trim cover facing up.
- Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. See Fig 1. Air bag module should deploy immediately. If air bag module does not deploy, go to next step. Disconnect SIR deployment harness from battery. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads together. 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 after handling. Dispose of deployed air bag module like any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use. Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag module.
- Ensure that SIR deployment harness is disconnected from battery and that 2 banana plugs have been shorted together. Disconnect pigtail adapter from air bag module. Temporarily store air bag module with trim cover facing up. Contact manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.