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the deployment loops, high resistance or opens in the
“Driver Side High”, “Driver Side Low”, “Passenger Side
High” and “Passenger Side Low” circuits and measures
the resistance of the inflator assembly consisting of 1)
Initiators, 2) SRS coil assembly (driver side only), 3)
Connectors and associated wiring.
Normal Operating Voltage Range
The voltage measured between the SDM “Ignition 1”
terminals and “Ground” terminals is between 9 and 16
volts.
Passenger Current Source
An output of the SDM which applies current into the
passenger air bag assembly circuit during the “Initiator
Assembly Resistance Test”.
Passenger Air Bag Assembly
An assembly located in the right side of the instrument
panel consisting of an inflatable bag, an inflator and an
initiator.
Scan Tool
An external computer used to read diagnostic information
from on–board computers via the data link connector.
SDM
Sensing and Diagnostic Module which provides reserve
energy to the deployment loops, deploys the air bags
when required and performs diagnostic monitoring of all
SRS components.
Serial Data
Information representing the status of the SRS.
SRS
Supplemental Restraint System.
SRS Coil Assembly
An assembly of two current–carrying coils in the driver
deployment loop that allows the rotation of the steering
wheel while maintaining the continuous contact of the
driver deployment loop to the driver air bag assembly.
SRS Wiring Harness
The wires and connectors that electrically connect the
components in the SRS.
“Turn–ON”
Test which the SDM performs on the SRS once during
each ignition cycle immediately after “Ignition 1” voltage
is applied to the SDM and before “Continuous
Monitoring”.
Diagnosis
WARNING: TO AVOID DEPLOYMENT WHEN
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SRS, DO NOT USE
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A
BATTERY–POWERED OR AC–POWERED
VOLTMETER, OHMMETER, ETC., OR ANY TYPE OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT
SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE A
NONPOWERED PROBE–TYPE TESTER.
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE
FOLLOWED CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The “SRS Diagnostic System Check” must always be the
starting point of any SRS diagnosis. The “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” checks for proper “AIR BAG”
warning lamp operation and checks for SRS diagnostic
trouble codes using the scan tool.
1. Current diagnostic trouble codes – Malfunctions that
are presently being detected. Current diagnostic
trouble codes are stored in RAM (Random Access
Memory).
2. History diagnostic trouble codes – All malfunctions
detected since the last time the history memory was
cleared. History diagnostic trouble codes are stored
in EEPROM.
Scan Tool Diagnostics
A scan tool is used to read current and history diagnostic
trouble codes and to clear all diagnostic trouble codes
after a repair is completed. The scan tool must be
updated to communicate with the SRS through a
replaceable cartridge before it can be used for SRS
diagnostics. To use the scan tool, connect it to the data
link connector and turn the ignition switch “ON”. The scan
tool reads serial data from the SDM “Serial Data” line
terminal “24” to the data link connector terminal “9”.
Use Of Special Tools
WARNING: TO AV O I D D E P L O Y M E N T W H E N
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SRS, DO NOT USE
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A
BATTERY–POWERED OR AC–POWERED
VOLTMETER, OHMMETER, ETC, OR ANY TYPE OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT
SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE A NON
POWERED PROBE–TYPE TESTER. INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED
CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT. YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE
TOOLS LISTED IN THIS SECTION UNDER THE
HANDLING SRS SPECIAL TOOLS.
You should be able to measure voltage and resistance.
You should be familiar with proper use of a scan tool such
as the Tech 2 Diagnostic Computer, SRS
Driver/Passenger Load Tool 5–8840–2421–0, Connector
Test Adapter Kit 5–8840–0385–0, and the DVM (Digital
Multimeter) 5–8840–0285–0.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–10
Accident With Deployment – Component
Replacement And Inspections
Certain SRS components must be replaced or inspected
for damage after a frontal crash involving air bag
deployment. Those components are:
Air bag assembly
SDM
CAUTION: Refer to “SDM Replacement Guidelines”
below for important information on SDM
replacement in both deployment and non
deployment crashes.
SRS coil assembly — Inspect wiring and connector
for any signs of scorching, melting, or damage due to
excessive heat. Replace if damaged. Refer to
section “SRS Coil Assembly” in this manual.
Accident With or Without Deployment –
Component Inspection
Certain SRS system components and rotation parts must
be inspected after any crash, whether the air bag
deployed or not. Those components are:
Steering column — Refer to Inspection Required
“After an Accident” in this manual.
Knee bolsters and mounting points — Inspect for any
distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
I/P steering column reinforcement plate — Inspect for
any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
I/P braces — Inspect for any distortion, bending,
cracking, or other damage.
Seat belts and mounting points — Refer to “Seat
Belts” in Section “Seat Belt” of this workshop manual.
SDM Replacement Guidelines
SDM replacement policy requires replacement of SDM,
after crash involving air bag deployment when “SRS
Warning Lamp” turn “ON”, “SRS Diagnosis” should be
done according to Section “Restraint Control System.”
If accident without deployment air bag, it is not necessary
replacement of SDM when do not indicate to replace the
SDM by scan tool after SRS system check.
Wiring Damage
If any SRS wire harness is damaged, it should be
replaced. Don’t repair SRS harness. It is replace only.
SRS Connector (Plastic Body And
Terminal Metal Pin) Damage
If any connector or terminal in the SRS wire harness
(except pigtails) is damaged, it should be replaced.
SRS Wire Pigtail Damage
If the wiring pigtail (a wire or wires attached directly to the
device, not by a connector) is damaged, the entire
component (with pigtail) must be replaced. Examples of
“pigtail” components are the driver air bag assembly, the
passenger air bag assembly, and the SRS coil assembly.
On–Vehicle Service
Service Precaution
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
AROUND SRS COMPONENTS OR SRS WIRING,
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW TO
TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE SRS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS REPAIRS.
The SDM in Driver–Passenger SRS can maintain
sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 15
seconds after the ignition switch is turned “OFF,” the
battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is
removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the
“C–21” fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly
from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental
deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from
the deployment loop as noted in the “Disabling the SRS”
procedure that follows, service can begin immediately
without waiting for the 15 second time period to expire.
Disabling The SRS
Removal
Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Remove SRS fuse C–21, from left dash side lower
fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect yellow 2–pin connector at the base of
steering column.
3. Remove glove box assembly, refer to “Passenger Air
Bag Assembly Replacement” in this manual.
4. Disconnect yellow 2–pin connector behind the glove
box assembly.
CAUTION: With the “C–21” fuse removed and
ignition switch “ON”, the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
will be “ON”. This is normal operation and does not
indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling The SRS
Installation
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle. Use only the air bag assembly for
Trooper.
Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2–pin connector passenger air bag
assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly. Refer to “Passenger air
bag assembly replacement” in this manual.
3. Connect yellow 2–pin connector at the base of
steering column.
4. Install “AIR BAG” fuse C–21 to left dash side lower
fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to “ON” and verify that the “AIR BAG”
warning lamp turn on 3.5 seconds and then turns “OFF.” If
it does not operate as described, perform the “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” in this manual.

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Deployed Air Bag Assembly (Driver Side)
“You should wear gloves and glasses. After the air bag
assembly has been deployed, the surface of the air bag
may contain solid particulate. This solid particulate
c o n s i s t s p r i m a r i l y o f b y p r oducts of the chemical reaction,
Potassium Chloride and copper metal dust. Compounds
of Potassium Borate, Strontium Chloride, Copper
Chloride, and Ammonium Chloride may be found in
amounts of about 1% (each) of the total particulate.”
Deployed Pretensioner Seat Belt.
You should wear gloves and safety glasses. After the
pretensioner seat belt has been deployed, the surface of
the pretensioner seat belt cylinder may heating up.
Air Bag Assembly and/or Pretensioner
Seat Belt Scrapping Procedure.
During the cause of vehicle’s useful life, certain situations
may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live air
bag and/or pretensioner seat belt. (This information
covers proper procedures for disposing of a live air bag
assembly and/or pretensioner seat belt.)
Before a live air bag assembly can be dispose off, it must
be deployed.
A live air bag assembly and/or pretensioner seat belt
must not be disposed of though normal refuse channels.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. AN UNDPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS. THE
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF LOCAL
LAW.
In situations which require deployment of a live air bag
assembly, deployment may be accomplished inside or
outside the vehicle. The method employed depends
upon the final disposition of the particular vehicle, as
noted in “Deployment Outside Vehicle” and “Deployment
Inside Vehicle” in this section.
Cautions About Air Bag Deployment And
Disposal
Failure to follow proper procedures could result in
erroneous air bag deployment which may cause personal
injury be sure to follow proper procedures.
1. Turn off (Lock) the ignition switch and disconnect the
minus terminal of the battery, then start the work 15 or
more sec later. (Air bag is designed to work by the
back-up power source even if the battery power
source is cut off at vehicle collision).
2. Be sure not to disassemble the air bag.
3. Do not give an impact to the air bag and bring the air
bag close to magnet. (The air bag could deploy
unexpectedly).4. Place the air bag with its trim cover up.
5. Do not let the air bag deploy directly on the floor. (The
air bag may be blown off 2
3 m (6.5 or 10 feet)).
6. Be sure to install the air bag firmly to a deployment
tool (fixing tool).
7. Set a battery 10 m (33 feet) or more away from the air
bag.
8. Before disconnecting air bag harness, ground the
worker by touching the vehicle outer panel with bare
hand.
9. When connecting or disconnecting the harness, do
not work just in front of the air bag.
10. As deployment gives rise to big sound, warn the
people around against it. Further, try to reduce the
sound by covering the steering wheel or tires, and
shut the vehicle windows in case of deployment
inside the vehicle.
11. As deployment generates smoke, select a well
ventilated place. (In case of deployment indoors,
avoid deployment just under a fire alarm, smoke
sensor, and fluorescent lamps).
12. Be careful not to inhale the smoke after deployment.
13. If part of the vehicle glass is damaged, cover the
vehicle with a car cover to prevent the glass from
braking at the time of deployment.
14. Do not touch the air bag immediately after
deployment, since it remains hot for 30 minutes.
15. Do not water the air bag immediately after
deployment.
16. Wear safety glasses and gloves throughout the work
and wash the glasses and gloves after the work.
17. Do not reuse the removed air bag for another vehicle.
(Deployment characteristic is different with vehicle
types).
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Driver Air
Bag Assembly)
Deployment outside the vehicle is proper when the
vehicle is to be returned to service. This includes, for
example, situations in which the vehicle will be returned to
useful service after a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced. Deployment and disposal
of a malfunctioning air bag assembly is, of course, subject
to any required retention period.
For deployment of a live (undeployed) air bag assembly
outside the vehicle, the deployment procedure must be
followed exactly. Always wear safety glasses during this
deployment procedure until a deployed air bag assembly
is scrapped or until an undeployed air bag assembly is
shipped. Before performing the procedures you should
be familiar with servicing the SRS and with proper
handling of the air bag assembly. Procedures should be
read fully before they are performed.
The following procedure requires use of 5–8840–2468–0
SRS deployment harness with appropriate pigtail
adapter. Do not attempt procedure without
5–8840–2468–0 adapter.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT

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HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE
DRIVER 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 driver air bag
assembly . Refer to “Deployment Outside Vehicle
(Passenger Air Bag assembly)” in this section for
information on passenger air bag assembly scrapping.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK”, remove key.
2. Inspect 5–8840–2468–0 SRS Deployment Harness
and appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If
harness or pigtail adapter 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. 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.
5. Remove the driver air bag assembly from vehicle.
Refer to “Inflator Module Removal” in this manual.
WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE AIR BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.6. Place the driver air bag assembly on a work bench or
other surface away from all loose or flammable
objects with its trim cover facing up, away from the
surface.
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7. Clear a space on the ground about 183 cm (six feet) in
clearance where the driver air bag assembly is to be
deployed. 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 there is no
activity and sufficient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the
deployment area.
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8. Place the driver air bag assembly, with its trim cover
facing up, on the ground in the space just cleared.
9. Stretch the SRS deployment harness and pigtail
adapter from the driver air bag assembly to its full
length.

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SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
26. Temporarily store the driver air bag assembly with its
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon
which it rests.
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Passenger
Air Bag Assembly)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. UNDEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLIES MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS. THE
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL,
STATE AND/OR LOCAL LAWS.
Deployment out of the vehicle is proper when the vehicle
is to be returned to service. This includes, for example,
situations in which a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced. Deployment and disposal
of an air bag assembly is, of course, subject to any
required retention period.
For deployment of a live air bag assembly out of the
vehicle, the deployment procedure must be followed
exactly. Always wear safety glasses during this
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 5–8840–2468–0
SRS Deployment Harness with the appropriate pigtail
adapter. The procedure also requires the use of
5–8840–2420–0 Passenger Side SRS Module
Deployment Fixture. Do not attempt this procedure
without 5–8840–2468–0 and adapter, and
5–8840–2420–0.
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. WEARSAFETY 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 5–8840–2468–0 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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13. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy
after following the above procedures.
14. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been
disconnected from the power source and that its two
banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
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15. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the air bag
assembly.
WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG UP AND AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE. THIS IS NECESSARY SO
THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE
AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
16. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the bag
facing up, away from the surface upon which it rests.
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Deployment Inside Vehicle (Vehicle
Scrapping Procedure)
Deployment inside vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to
be destroyed or salvaged for component parts. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:
1. The vehicle has completed its useful life.
2. The vehicle has been damaged beyond repair in a
nondeployment type accident.
3. The vehicle has been stripped or damaged beyond
repair in a theft.
4. The vehicle will be salvaged for component parts to
be used on a vehicle with a different Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) as opposed to being
rebuilt as same VIN. Never use SRS components
from another vehicle.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. UNDEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLIES MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS. THE
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL,
STATE AND/OR LOCAL LAWS.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK,” remove key and put
on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats.
3. Disconnect driver air bag assembly, yellow 2–pin
connector located at the base of the steering column.
4. Cut the driver air bag assembly yellow 2–pin harness
connector from the vehicle leaving at least 15 cm (six
inches) of wire at the connector.
5. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from yellow –
green and yellow – black wire lead of the connector.
6. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from 0.8
mm
(18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire. These
wires will be used to fabricate the driver deployment
harness.
7. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends of
the wires cut in the previous step.
8. Short the wires by twisting together one end from
each. Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not
be connected to a power source until the air bag is to
be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT WIRES
TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
LEADS. DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND BE NOT 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

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carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be
present after deployment.
(Driver air bag assembly)
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain solid particulate. This
solid particulate consists primarily of by products of the
chemical reaction, Potassium Chloride and copper metal
dust. Compounds of Potassium Borate, Strontium
Chloride, Copper Chloride, and Ammonium Chloride may
be found in amounts of about 1 % (each) of the total
particulate.
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Pretensioner
Seat Belt Assembly)
Deployment outside the vehicle is proper when the
vehicle is to be returned to service. This includes, for
example, situations in which the vehicle will be returned to
useful service after a functionally or cosmetically deficient
pretensioner seat belt assembly is replaced. Deployment
and disposal of a malfunctioning pretensioner seat belt
assembly is, of course, subject to any required retention
period.
For deployment of a live (undeployed) pretensioner seat
belt assembly outside the vehicle, the deployment
procedure must be followed exactly. Always wear gloves
and safety glasses during this deployment procedure until
a deployed pretensioner seat belt assembly is scrapped
or until an undeployed pretensioner seat belt assembly is
shipped. Before performing the procedures you should
be familiar with servicing the system and with proper
handling of the pretensioner seat belt assembly.
Procedures should be read fully before they are
performed.
The following procedure requires use of SRS deployment
harness with appropriate pigtail adapter. Do not attempt
procedure without adapter.
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
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS
TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS
ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK”, remove key.
2. Remove the pretensioner seat belt assembly from
vehicle. Refer to “Pretensioner Seat Belt Removal” in
this manual.
3. Prepare SRS deployment harness.
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4. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other. SRS deployment harness shall remain shorted
and not be connected to a power source until the
pretensioner seat belt is to be deployed.
5. Place the pretensioner seat belt assembly on a work
bench or other surface away from all loose or
flammable objects.
WARNING: WHEN FIXING THE DEPLOYMENT
DEVICE OF PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT, THE
DEPLOYMENT DEVICE SHOULD BE FIXED AWAY
FROM OTHER PERSON
6. Clear a space on the ground about 183 cm (six feet) in
diameter where the pretensioner seat belt assembly
is to be deployed. 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 there
is no activity and sufficient ventilation is
recommended. Ensure no loose or flammable
objects are within the deployment area.
7. Stretch the SRS deployment harness and pigtail
adapter from the pretensioner seat belt assembly to
its full length.
8. 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.
9. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the pretensioner
seat belt is to be deployed. The pretensioner seat belt
assembly will immediately deploy the pretensioner
seat belt when a power source is connected to it.
10. Verify that the area around the pretensioner seat belt
assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.
11. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to deploy the driver air bag. The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.
12. Connect the pretensioner seat belt to the pigtail
adapter on the SRS deployment harness.

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TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE PRETENSIONER
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY LEADS. DEPLOYMENT
WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO
IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS
ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK,” remove key and put
on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats.
3. Disconnect pretensioner seat belt assembly, yellow
2–pin connector located at the base of the seat.
4. Prepare SRS deployment harness.
5. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
6. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the pretensioner
seat belt is to be deployed.
7. Route deployment harness out the driver side of the
vehicle.
8. Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area
surrounding the vehicle are clear of all people and
loose or flammable objects.
9. Stretch the SRS deployment harness to their full
length.
10. Connect the deployment harness to the pretensioner
seat belt assembly, yellow 2-pin connector at the
base of the seat.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS
TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
11. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to deploy the pretensioner seat belt. The deployment
will be accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.
12. Separate the two banana plugs on the SRS
deployment harness.
NOTE: When the pretensioner seat belt deploys, the
rapid gas expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify
all people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy
the pretensioner seat belt.13. Connect the SRS deployment harness wires to a
power source to immediately deploy the pretensioner
seat belt assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS
TO IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHOULD
ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
14. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
15. Disconnect the deployment harness to the
pretensioner seat belt assembly, yellow 2-pin
connector at the base of the seat.
16. In the unlikely event that the pretensioner seat belt
assembly did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 18
through 19. If the pretensioner seat belt assembly
deployed as intended, proceed with Steps 14 through
17.
17. With both air bags and pretensioner seat belt
deployed, the vehicle may be scrapped in the same
manner as a non–SRS equipped vehicle.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the pretensioner seat belt assembly
did not deploy after following these procedures.
18. Remove the undeployed pretensioner seat belt
assembly (s) from the vehicle. For pretensioner seat
belt assembly refer to in the “Pretensioner Seat Belt
Assembly Removal” in this manual.
19.Temporarily store the pretensioner seat belt
assembly with the deployment device facing up, away
from the surface upon which it rests.