Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
7. Remove the inflator module from the vehicle.
8. With the air bag opening facing up and away from the surface, place the inflator module on a work bench or other surface away from all loose or
flammable objects.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
9. Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter where you intend to deploy the inflator module. If possible, use a paved, outdoor
location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Provide sufficient ventilation.
10. Clear all loose or flammable objects from the deployment area.
11. Place the J 39401-B in the space just cleared.
12. Attach the side impact module to the J 39401-B .
13. Extend the SIR deployment harness and the pigtail adapter to full length from the inflatable restraint front side impact module.
14. Place a 12V minimum/2A minimum power source, i.e., vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the harness.
15. Connect the side impact module to the pigtail adapter on the SIR deployment harness.
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The deployment harness shall remain shorted until you are ready to deploy the air bag.
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Do not connect the SIR deployment harness to a power source until you are ready to deploy the air bag.
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The air bag will immediately deploy when you connect the power source.
IMPORTANT: Firmly seat the pigtail adapter into the side impact module connector. Failure to do this may cause the inflator module not to deploy.
16. Clear the area of all people and loose or flammable objects.
17. Separate the 2 banana plugs on the SIR deployment harness.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Caution in Service Precautions.
