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28. Connect the driver deployment harness wires to a
power source to immediately deploy the driver air bag
assembly. Recommended application: 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.
29. Separate the two ends of the passenger deployment
harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS 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. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
30. Connect the passenger deployment harness wires to
a power source to immediately deploy the passenger
air bag assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.(Driver air bag assembly) Put on a pair of
shop gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands
and eyes from possible irritation and heat when
handling the deployed 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.
(Passenger air bag assembly)
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to
protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to
lye soap) is produced as a by product of the
deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then
quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is
converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely
that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE VERY HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY
METAL PORTION OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE HOT
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY
FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
After an air bag assembly has been deployed, the
metal canister and surrounding areas of the air bag
assembly will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the air bag assembly for about 30 minutes
after deployment. If the deployed air bag assembly
must be moved before it is cool, wear gloves and
handle by the air bag or trim cover.
31. Short the driver deployment harness wires by twisting
together one end from each. Repeat this procedure
for the passenger deployment harness.
32. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off
any fragments or discard drop cloth entirely.
33. Disconnect driver deployment harness and
passenger deployment harness from vehicle and
discard.
34. In the unlikely event that either or both of the air bag
assemblies did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 36
through 37. If the air bag assembly deployed, proceed
to step 35.
35. With both air bags 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 air bag assembly did not deploy
after following these procedures.
36. Remove the undeployed air bag assembly (s) from
the vehicle. For driver air bag assembly refer to in the
“Passenger Air Bag Assembly 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 BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP, 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 COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
37. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the air
bag opening facing up, away from the surface upon
which it rests.
Deployed Air Bag Assembly Handling
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to protect
your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat
when handling the deployed air bag assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
(Passenger air bag assembly)
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye
soap) is produced as a by product of the deployment
reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with
atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium