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 479 (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 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Put on safety glasses.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. 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.
- 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. Extend SIR deployment harness and pigtail adapter to full length. Place a 12-volt battery near shorted end of SIR deployment harness. See Fig 1.
- 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 banana plugs to battery. Air bag module should deploy. If air bag module did not deploy, go to step 7. If air bag module did 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.
- Using SIR Deployment Fixture (J-39401-B) to hold passenger-side air bag module, repeat deployment procedure. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bag modules. Wash hands with mild soap and water after handling. Dispose of deployed air bag modules as you would any other part. Inspect pigtail adapter and SIR deployment harness for damage after each use.
- Ensure 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.