SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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deployment procedure until the deployed air bag
assembly is scrapped. Before performing the
procedures, you should be familiar with servicing the SRS
system and with proper handling of the air bag assembly.
Procedures should be read fully before they are
performed.
The following procedure requires use of J–42986 SRS
Deployment Harness with the appropriate pigtail adapter.
The procedure also requires the use of J–41497
Passenger Side SRS Module Deployment Fixture. Do
not attempt this procedure without J–42986 and fixture
J–41497.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE
DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.
NOTE: This information applies only to passenger air bag
assembly. Information for disposing of a live driver air bag
assembly can be found in “Deployment Outside Vehicle”
(Driver Air Bag Assembly) in this section.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” remove key, and put on
safety glasses.
2. Inspect J–41434 SRS Deployment Harness and
appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If harness or
pigtail is damaged, discard and obtain a replacement.
3. Short the two SRS Deployment Harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other. The SRS Deployment Harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to a power source until
the air bag is to be deployed.
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4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS
Deployment Harness
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5. Remove passenger air bag assembly from vehicle.
Refer to “Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal ” in
this Section.
6. Clear a space on the ground approximately 185 cm
(six feet) in diameter where the fixture with attached
air bag assembly is to be placed for deployment. A
paved outdoor location where there is no activity is
preferred. If an outdoor location is not available, a
space on the shop floor where is no activity and
sufficient ventilation is recommended. Ensure that no
loose or flammable objects are within the deployment
area.
7. Place the J–41497 on the bench vice. This is
necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of the
fixture during deployment.
8. Attach the passenger air bag assembly in the
J–41497. Air bag assembly must be mounted such
that the bag will deploy upward. SECURELY
HAND–TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO
DEPLOYMENT.
9. Stretch the SRS Deployment Harness and pigtail
adapter from the air bag assembly to its full length.
10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the
SRS deployment harness. (Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A
vehicle battery is suggested.)
11. Connect the air bag assembly to the pigtail adapter on
the SRS deployment harness. The SRS Deployment
Harness shall remain shorted and not be connected
to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
The air bag assembly will immediately deploy the air
bag when a power source is connected to it.
NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the air bag assembly connector. Failure to fully seat the
connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the air
bag assembly connector functioning (shorting the
deployment circuit) and may result in non deployment of
the air bag assembly.
12. Verify that the area around the passenger air bag
assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.