Passenger 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 two-way electrical connector located behind instrument panel compartment door.
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 leads to the cut wires protruding from 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 behind instrument panel compartment door.
6. Ensure air bag unit is securely mounted to instrument panel.
7. Remove loose objects from vehicle passenger compartment.
8. Ensure no people, animals or objects are inside or within 30 feet of vehicle.
9. Extend fabricated electrical leads approximately 30 feet away from vehicle, then connect to fully charged 12 volt battery to deploy air bag unit. When deploying, ensure vehicle is empty. No poisonous gas is produced upon deployment. However, do not inhale gas since it could irritate throat and can cause choking. Allow components to cool for at least ten minutes after deployment. Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module: it cannot be reused. If air bag did not deploy, consult Isuzu for disposal procedures.