Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made may contain an undeployed air bag. This condition could occur by
side or rear impact, rollover or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. THE AIR BAG SHOULD BE DEPLOYED USING PROCEDURE 1 OR
2 PRIOR TO SCRAPPING VEHICLE. See: Deployment Procedures
Procedure 2 - Remote Deployment of Air Bag
This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag is to be scrapped, but the vehicle does not contain an intact wiring harness or
certain system components are inoperative. This procedure can also be used if Procedure 1 was unsuccessful.
WARNING: REMOTE DEPLOYMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS WITH ALL PERSONNEL AT LEAST 20 FEET AWAY TO
ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY AND DUE TO THE LOUD REPORT WHICH OCCURS WHEN AN AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
1. Remove the driver air bag from the vehicle wheel.
2. Cut the two air bag connector wires and strip 25 mm (1 inch) of insulation from the ends. Obtain two wires at least 6 m (20 ft) long. Connect one
end of each wire to each of the air bag module wires.
3. Place the air bag with the black trim cover facing upward on a flat surface in a remote area such as a parking lot or field.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE THE AIR BAG WITH THE TRIM COVER FACING DOWN, AS THE FORCES OF THE
DEPLOYING AIR BAG MAY CAUSE IT TO RICOCHET AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
4. Remaining at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the air bag, deploy the air bag by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt
vehicle battery.
5. If successful, a loud report will be heard and the air bag material will be visible. Allow at least 10 minutes before approaching the air bag to allow
for cooling.
The air bag is now deployed and may be scrapped in accordance with scrap metal procedures.
Procedures 1 - Electronic Deployment With Intact Wiring
This procedure is to be used in the event that a vehicle with a live air bag inflator is to be scrapped. Scrapping a vehicle may be required due to severe
damage in a non-air bag deployable collision or at the end of the vehicle's useful life. This procedure assumes that the air bag wiring remains intact; that
is, no diagnostic trouble codes are indicated by the readiness indicator, the system proves out correctly and the vehicle's battery is still in place (or one
has been provided). This procedure is to be performed outdoors, away from other personnel, since the deploying air bag makes a loud report upon
actuation.
1. Check and clear the front seat of all loose objects.
2. Do not permit any occupants to remain inside the vehicle.
3. Open the hood and check for an operational vehicle battery. If no battery is found, supply one and connect it in the usual manner.
4. Turn the ignition switch to RUN and observe the air bag readiness indicator. If the indicator illuminates for six seconds and then stops, the system
is intact and may be deployed. Continue with Procedure 1. If a series of diagnostic trouble codes appears, go to Procedure 2 to deploy the unit.
5. Turn ignition to OFF.
6. Locate the center air bag sensor at the top center of the radiator support, behind the hood lock brace, beneath the air induction resonator. Locate
the white connector on the wiring from the sensor, toward the battery.