Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 150 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. 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.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect appropriate pigtail adapter from SIR Deployment Harness Kit (J-38826) to SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1.
- Place driver-side air bag module on ground in center of an area 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter with trim cover facing up. Connect pigtail adapter to driver-side air bag module connector. Extend SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter to full length. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness.
- Separate 2 banana plugs on SIR deployment harness. Connect SIR deployment harness wires to battery. See Fig 1. Driver-side air bag module should deploy. If driver-side air bag module does not deploy, go to step 7. If driver-side air bag module did deploy, disconnect SIR deployment harness from battery. Short 2 SIR deployment harness leads together.
- Using SIR Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) to hold air bag module, repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag module and driver side impact air bag module.
- DO NOT touch metal surfaces of air bag modules 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.
- 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.