Driver Air Bag Module

Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag 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.

Deployment of Driver's Air Bag Module (Outside Of Vehicle)

Air Bag Module Bracket:

1. Make an 8.5 mm (0.335 in) diameter hole in air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] at the position shown in figure.

Securing Air Bag Module Bracket:

2. Using wire, secure air bag module to air bag module bracket [SST KV991 05300 (J41246)] at two places.

CAUTION: Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter.

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

Connecting Deployment Tool:

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

Deployment Procedures For Air Bag Module (Outside Of Vehicle):

5. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
6. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked "deployment tool power", should glow green, not red.
7. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on the tool, 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.