Frontier XE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2001)
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Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
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Do not dispose of the air bag module or seat belt pre-tensioner un-deployed.
Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag modules in the vehicle is not recommended. This may cause damage to the vehicle interior.
Anchor air bag module bracket [KV99105300 (J41246)] in a vise secured to a firm foundation during deployment.
Deployment of Driver Air Bag Module (Outside of vehicle)
1. Using wire, secure driver air bag module to air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] at two places.
CAUTION: If a gap exists between driver air bag module and air bag module bracket, use a piece of wood inserted in the gap to stabilize the air
bag module.Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter.
2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] with driver air bag module attached, in a vise.
3. Connect deployment tool adapter [SST: KV99109000 (J44230)] to deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (j383810)] and driver air bag module
connector.
4. Connect red clip of deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381 )] to battery positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The right side lamp on the deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)], marked "DEPLOYMENT TOOL POWER", should glow green, not
red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)]. The left side lamp on the deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)],
marked "AIR BAG CONNECTOR VOLTAGE", will illuminate and the air bag module will deploy.
CAUTION: When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.
Deployment of Passenger Air Bag Module (Outside of vehicle)