Air Bag Systems: Tools and Equipment

Description:

SIR DRIVER/PASSENGER LOAD TOOL
The SIR driver/passenger load tool SA 9409Z is used as a diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent inflator module deployment.

The load tool has several yellow connectors and one black connector attached to its case. The small yellow connectors serve as resistive load substitutions. The large dummy SDM connector does not serve as a load substitution but merely takes the physical place of the SDM connector (not used on 1999 vehicles). The kit also includes an instruction sheet on how to attach the connector to the load tool, and adhesive labels for identifying connectors. Two new adapters are required to update the load tool for servicing 1999 vehicles, SA9409Z-99D driver side and SA9409-99P passenger side.

SATURN REPAIR KIT
Essential Tool Kit SA 9138Z contains special "Sealed Splices" for use in repairing SIR system wiring. A special crimping tool, heat torch and instruction manual for these splices are also included.

Two critical features of the sealed splices are special heat shrink sleeve with sealed splice and crosshatched (knurled) core crimp to provide necessary contact integrity for the sensitive. low energy circuits. The Saturn repair kit SA 9138Z also serves as a generic repair kit.

Terminals are not to be used to replace damaged SIR system terminals unless specifically indicated by the terminal package.

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: IN ORDER TO AVOID DEPLOYING THE AIR BAG WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING THE SIR SYSTEM, USE ONLY THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED AND THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN. FAILURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT AS INSTRUCTED COULD CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE, OR UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIRS.

The following numerical callouts refer to the tools illustrated.
1. SA9138Z Saturn Repair Kit.
2. SA9207Z-A - Universal Deployment Harness with Adapters (one driver and one passenger adapter).
3. SA9409Z-99D - Driver Side Adapter.
4. SA9409Z-99P - Passenger Side Adapter.
5. SA9409Z - SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool with adapters.
6. SA9508Z - 1996 - 1997 SDM Connector.
7. SA91114NE Digital Multimeter.
8. SA9206Z - Connector Test Adapter Kit.
9. Scan Tool.
10. SA9413NE - Passenger Side Deployment Fixture.