Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER
CONNECT DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
NOTE: This information applies only to passenger air bag assembly. Information for disposing of a live driver air bag assembly can be found in
"Deployment Outside Vehicle" (Driver Air Bag Assembly). See: Driver Air Bag Assembly/Deployment and Disposal/Airbag Deployment and Disposal
(Outside Vehicle)
1. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" remove key, and put on safety glasses.
2. Inspect J-42986 SRS Deployment Harness and appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If harness or pigtail is damaged, discard and obtain a
replacement.
3. Short the two SRS Deployment Harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. The SRS Deployment Harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS Deployment Harness
5. Remove passenger air bag assembly from vehicle. Refer to "Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal". See: Removal and Installation
6. Clear a space on the ground approximately 183 cm (six feet) in diameter where the fixture with attached air bag assembly is to be placed for
deployment. A paved outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If an outdoor location is not available, a space on the shop floor
where is no activity and sufficient ventilation is recommended. Ensure that no loose or flammable objects are within the deployment area.
7. Place the J-41497 on the bench vice. This is necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of the fixture during deployment.
8. Attach the passenger air bag assembly in the J-41497. Air bag assembly must be mounted such that the bag will deploy upward. SECURELY
HAND-TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT.
9. Stretch the SRS Deployment Harness and pigtail adapter from the air bag assembly to its full length.
10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the SRS deployment harness. (Recommended application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A
