Side Air Bag Module

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE OR SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR/PRETENSIONER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER OR DEPLOYMENT DOOR POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ REMOTE DEPLOYMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS WITH ALL PERSONNEL AT LEAST 6.1 METERS (20 FEET) AWAY TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY. DUE TO THE LOUD REPORT WHICH OCCURS WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED, HEARING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED.
^ DO NOT PLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE TEAR SEAM FACING DOWN OR THE ATTACHING STUDS FACING UPWARD, AS THE FORCES OF THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE IT TO RICOCHET AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the side air bag from the vehicle.







2. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to the connector pins on the air bag module.
3. Place the air bag module on a flat surface in an open outdoor area with the tear seam facing upward and the attaching studs facing downward.
4. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the air bag module.







5. Deploy the side air bag module by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
6. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed air bag.
7. Dispose of the deployed side air bag module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.