Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
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16. Extend the SIR deployment harness and the pigtail adapter to full length from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (Figure 17).
17. Place a power source near the shorted end of the SIR deployment harness. Use a vehicle battery when available, but always use a power source
that complies to the following:
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12 volts minimum.
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2 amps minimum.
IMPORTANT
Firmly seat the pigtail adapter into the inflatable restraint steering wheel module connector. Failure to fully seat the connectors may result in
nondeployment of the inflator module.
18. Connect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module to the pigtail adapter on the SIR deployment harness (Figure 18).
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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 inflator module will immediately deploy when you connect the power source.
19. Clear the area of all people and loose or flammable objects (Figure 16).
20. Make sure that you place the inflatable restraint steering wheel module with its vinyl trim cover facing up.
21. Notify all people in the immediate area before you deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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An inflatable restraint steering wheel module deployment is very loud.
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The deployment may startle any uninformed people in the area.
22. Separate the two banana plugs on the SIR deployment harness (Figure 19).
CAUTION: When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed:
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Wear safety glasses throughout the procedures.
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Make sure the area around the inflator module is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
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Short the deployment harness wires as instructed.
