Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 149 (AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS)DISPOSAL PROCEDURESOFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Off-Vehicle Deployment
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Off-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition off, remove key and put on safety glasses. Short 2 SIR Deployment Harness (J-38826) leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter to SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1.
- Remove air bag modules. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place driver-side air bag module, with trim cover facing up, in center of cleared area, preferably a paved, outdoor surface at least 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter away from any loose or flammable objects. Extend SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter to full length. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness.
- Connect driver-side air bag module to pigtail adapter on SIR deployment harness. Ensure area around air bag module is clear of people or loose objects. Verify that air bag module is resting with trim cover facing up.
- Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. Air bag module should deploy immediately. If air bag module does not deploy, go to step 6. If air bag module does deploy, disconnect SIR deployment harness from battery. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads together. DO NOT touch metal surfaces of air bag module for at least 10 minutes due to heat generated during deployment.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag module. Wash hands with mild soap and water after handling. Dispose of deployed air bag module as you would any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use. Using SIR Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) to hold passenger-side and driver side impact air bag modules, repeat deployment procedure.
- Ensure that SIR deployment harness is disconnected from battery and that 2 banana plugs have been shorted together. Disconnect pigtail adapter from air bag module. Temporarily store air bag module with trim cover facing up. Contact manufacturer for additional instructions.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.