Procedure 1 - Electronic Deployment With Wiring Intact

This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag module is to be scrapped. Scrapping a vehicle may be required due to severe damage in a non-air bag module deployable accident or at the end of the vehicle's useful life. This procedure assumes that the air bag module wiring remains intact; that is, no diagnostic trouble codes are indicated by the air bag module indicator, that the system proves out correctly, and the vehicle's battery is still in place (or one has been provided). This procedure is to be performed outdoors, away from other personnel, since the deploying air bag modules make a loud report upon actuation.

1. Check and clear the front seat of all loose objects.
2. Do not permit any occupants to remain inside the vehicle.
3. Open the hood and check for an operational vehicle battery. If no battery is found, supply one and connect it in the usual manner.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and observe the air bag warning indicator. If the air bag indicator illuminates for six seconds and then stops, the system is intact and may be deployed. Continue with Procedure 1. If a series of diagnostic trouble codes appears, go to Procedure 2 to deploy the unit.
5. Turn ignition switch to the OFF position.
6. Locate the center cowl safing sensor at the center console, below the heater. Locate the connector on the wiring from the safing sensor.

Safing Sensor:

7. Pull the submersible connector apart and examine the wiring harness end of the connector (not the sensor end). Identify circuits 938 (R) and 940 (GN).
8. Using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of bare wire, short the 938 (R) and 940 (GN) circuits together.
9. Remove the air deflector. Locate the center air bag sensor and bracket mounted on the radiator support. Disconnect the center air bag sensor connector.

WARNING: ENSURE NO OCCUPANTS ARE IN THE VEHICLE.

Center Air Bag Sensor:

10. Using a 152 mm (6 inch) length of bare wire, jump terminal 932 (BR/R) to ground.
11. If successful, a loud report will be heard and the air bag material will be visible in the center of the steering wheel and above the glove compartment. Allow at least 10 minutes before approaching the air bag to allow for cooling. If the air bag(s) does not deploy, go to Procedure 2.

The air bag modules are now inoperative and the vehicle may be scrapped in accordance with scrap metal procedures.