Driver Air Bag Unit

Before scrapping an air bag unit or a vehicle with an air bag, the air bag unit should be deployed.

1. Turn ignition Off.
2. Disconnect yellow three-way electrical connector located at base of steering column.
3. Cut air bag unit two-way harness from vehicle harness approximately six inches from yellow electrical connector.
4. Fabricate two electrical leads at least 30 feet in length. Use 18 gauge or thicker wire. Splice the two fabricated electrical leads to the two cut wires protruding from the two-way yellow SRS electrical connector that was cut from SRS wiring harness.
5. Connect yellow electrical connector to which the 30 foot electrical leads were spliced to the yellow two-way electrical connector located at the base of the steering column.
6. Ensure air bag unit is securely mounted to the steering wheel. Also remove loose objects from vehicle passenger compartment.
7. Ensure no people, animals or objects are inside or within 30 feet of vehicle.
8. Extend fabricated electrical leads approximately 30 feet away from vehicle, then connect leads to fully charged 12 volt battery to deploy air bag unit. When deploying air bag, ensure vehicle is empty. No poisonous gas is produced upon air bag deployment. However, do not inhale gas since it could irritate throat and can cause choking. Allow air bag unit components to cool for at least 10 minutes after deployment. Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module: it cannot be reused. If air bag unit did not deploy, consult Isuzu for disposal procedures.