Procedure 2 - Remote Deployment of Air Bags

This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag is to be scrapped, but the vehicle does not contain an intact wiring harness or certain supplemental air bag restraint system components are inoperative. This procedure can also be used if Step 4 or 9 of Procedure 1 was unsuccessful.

1. Remove the driver side air bag module from the vehicle.

WARNING: REMOTE DEPLOYMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS WITH ALL PERSONNEL AT LEAST 20 FEET AWAY TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY AND DUE TO THE LOUD REPORT WHICH OCCURS WHEN DRIVER AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

2. Cut the two connector wires on driver side air bag module and strip 25 mm (1 inch) of insulation from the ends. Obtain two wires at least 20 feet long. Connect one end of each wire to each of the wires on driver side air bag module.
3. Place the driver side 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 DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 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 20 feet away from the driver side air bag module, deploy it 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 to allow for cooling.

The air bag is now deployed and may be scrapped in the usual manner.