Inspecting Deployment Tool

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Inspecting Deployment Tool
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Deployment tool should always be inspected for proper operation before deploying air bag.
  1. Connect Deployment Tool (49 H066 002) Red clip to positive battery terminal. Connect deployment tool Black clip to negative battery terminal. Observe deployment tool lights. Green light should be on with Red light off.
  2. Connect deployment tool connector "A" to connector "B". See Fig 1 . Green light should be off with Red light on. Press deployment tool activation switch. Green light should be on with Red light off.
  3. If deployment tool lights function as described, it is safe to use deployment tool to activate air bag or seat belt pretensioner. If deployment tool lights fail to function as described, DO NOT use deployment tool. Replace deployment tool with another unit and repeat procedure.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Deployment Tool Connectors
G98A13839Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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