Air Bag Deployment (Outside Vehicle)

Deployment of Driver Air Bag Module (Outside of Vehicle)

- Before disposing of air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners, or vehicles equipped with such systems, deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indicated in "DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER".
- When deploying air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400 (Kent-Moore No. J38381). .
- When deploying air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the deployment component.
- When deploying air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner, a fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke being released.
The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale smoke as it irritates the throat and can cause choking.
- Only activate one air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner at a time.
- Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment. Leave seat belt pre-tensioner unattended for more than 10 minutes after deployment.
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner.
- Never apply water to a deployed air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner.
- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.
- Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides when deploying air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner while mounted in vehicle.
- Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
- Do not dispose of the air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner un-deployed.




Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag modules in the vehicle is not recommended. This may cause damage to the vehicle interior.

Anchor air bag module bracket [KV99105300 (J41246)] in a vise secured to a firm foundation during deployment.




1. Using wire, secure driver air bag module to air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] at two places.

CAUTION: If a gap exists between driver air bag module and air bag module bracket, use a piece of wood inserted in the gap to stabilize the air bag module.
Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter.

2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] with driver air bag module attached, in a vise.




3. Connect deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)] to driver air bag module connector.




4. Connect red clip of deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)] to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The right side lamp on the deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)], marked "DEPLOYMENT TOOL POWER", should glow green, not red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool [SST:KV99106400 (J38381)]. The left side lamp on the deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)], marked "AIR BAG CONNECTOR VOLTAGE", will illuminate and the air bag module will deploy.

CAUTION: When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.