Air Bag Deployment - Remote

Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made may contain an undeployed air bag. This condition could occur by side or rear impact, rollover, or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. The air bag should be deployed using the following disposal procedure prior to scrapping vehicle.

WARNING: Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6M (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety and due to the loud report which occurs when an air bag is deployed.

1. Remove the driver side air bag module and passenger side air bag module.
2. Cut the two air bag connector wires and strip 25mm (1 inch) of insulation from the ends. Obtain two wires at least 6M (20 feet). Connect one end of each wire to each of the air bag module wires.
3. Place the air bag module with the trim cover facing upward on a flat surface in a remote area such as a parking lot or field.

WARNING: Do not place the air bag with the trim cover facing down, as the forces of the deploying air bag may cause it to ricochet and cause personal injury.

4. Remaining at least 6M (20 feet) away from the air bag, deploy the air bag by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt vehicle battery.
5. If successful, a loud report will be heard and the air bag material will be visible. Allow at least 10 minutes before approaching the air bag module to allow for cooling.
6. The air bag is now deployed and may be scrapped in accordance with scrap metal procedures.