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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Bag Disposal —
Driver, Undeployed, Scrapped Vehicle
Remote Deployment 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not place the driver or passenger air bag module with the trim cover or
deployment door facing down, as the forces of the deploying air bag can cause it to ricochet
and cause personal injury.
1. Remove the driver air bag from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module in this section.
2. Cut and strip the wires at the driver air bag electrical connector.
3. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to the stripped ends of the driver air bag module wires.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Bag Disposal —
Passenger, Undeployed, Scrapped
Vehicle
Remote Deployment
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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not place the driver or passenger air bag module with the trim cover or
deployment door facing down, as the forces of the deploying air bag can cause it to ricochet
and cause personal injury.
1. Remove the passenger air bag from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Passenger Air Bag Module in this section.
2. Cut and strip the wires near the passenger air bag electrical connector.
3. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to the stripped ends of the passenger air bag module wires.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and
Reactivation
Deactivation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from
your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will
reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your
hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air
bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: The safety belt buckle pretensioner and safety belt retractor pretensioner are
pyrotechnic devices. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in
pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle
equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect
the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or
not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible
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NOTE:
If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if
equipped) system is being serviced, the air bag system must be deactivated.
NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if
equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) to floor connectors.
NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag with
the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a
seat side air bag, the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools
must be installed in the seat side air bag electrical connectors. The restraint system diagnostic
tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be
removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be
removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the
customer.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air
bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing,
adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors,
instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air
bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B- pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if
equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information,
refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
3. Remove the steering column opening lower reinforcement. 1. Remove the bolts.
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Remove the two screws retaining the duct to the A/C register.
z Separate the A/C duct at the air plenum and remove the duct.
8. Disconnect the passenger air bag module.
9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
11. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
12. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
Reactivation WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings,
cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
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8. Install the steering column opening lower reinforcement.
1. Position the steering column opening lower reinforcement.
2. Install the bolts.
9. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel. 1. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
2. Install the screws.
10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
11. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Weld Nut Repair
—"J" Nut, Restraints Control Module
(RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel,
console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air bag
sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B- pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at
least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
NOTE: There are two procedures to repair a vehicle having missing restraints control module attaching
weld nut(s). Read both procedures before proceeding with the repair.
NOTE: If two or more weld nuts are missing, do not install the "J" nuts as outlined in this procedure.
Weld nuts must be installed as outlined in Weld Nut Repair — Missing Weld Nut, Restraints Control
Module (RCM).
NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have a rectangular hole in the sheet metal that
is in close proximity to the missing weld nut.
1. Obtain a "J" nut (part number N623332- S301) or any of the following optional "J" nuts (part
numbers: N623342- S101, N800854-S100, N800925- S100).
2. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) grounding screw (part number N806327- S190) or equivalent.
3. Install the "J" nut through the rectangular hole in the sheet metal.
4. NOTE: Be sure the threaded portion of the "J" nut is aligned with the clearance hole in the sheet
metal.
Install the crash sensor.
5. Tighten the attaching screws to specification. For additional information, refer to Torque Specifications in this section.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Weld Nut Repair —
Missing Weld Nut, Restraints Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel,
console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air bag
sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B- pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at
least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
NOTE: There are two procedures to repair a vehicle having missing restraints control module attaching
weld nut(s). Read both procedures before proceeding with the repair.
NOTE: If two or more weld nuts are missing, do not install the "J" nuts as outlined in Weld Nut Repair
—" J" Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM). Weld nuts must be installed as outlined in this
procedure.
NOTE: Radiator support repair shown, others are similar.
1. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) weld nut (part number N806285- S190).
2. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) grounding screw (part number N806327- S190).
3. Route a sufficient length of copper welding wire through the weld nut clearance hole and back out an adjacent access hole.
4. Feed the copper welding wire through the weld nut, then through a standard flatwasher.
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