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6. Cut off the airbag connector, then strip the ends of the wires, and connect the special tool alligator NOTE: The front passenger's airbag has four wires, two green and two white. Twist each pair of like 9. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag, and seal it securely. CAUTION: • Wear a face shield and gloves when handling a deployed airbag. • Wash your hands and rinse them well with water after handing a deployed airbag. Triggering the Seat Belt Tensioners: NOTE: If an SRS vehicle containing one or both intact seat belt tensioner(s) is to be entirely scrapped, the seat 1. Disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery. 2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the tool label 3. Remove the B-pillar trim panel (see ). 4. Cut off the seat belt tensioner connector, then strip the wire ends and connect the special tool alligator 30 feet away from the vehicle. DEPLOYMENT 7. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool: • If the green light on the tool comes on, the airbag igniter circuit is defective and cannot deploy the • If the red light on the tool comes on, the airbag is ready to be deployed. 8. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbag should deploy (deployment is both highly audible • If audible/visible deployment happens, and the green light on the tool comes on, continue with • If the airbag doesn't deploy, yet the green light comes ON, its igniter is defective. Go to Damaged Airbag or Side Airbag Special Procedure. During deployment, the airbag can become hot enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes Main Menu Table of Contents |