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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19949000 CS, 2.3 M, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMDISPOSAL PROCEDURESSCRAPPED VEHICLE
1994 Saab 9000 CS, 2.3 M, Standard

Scrapped Vehicle

1994 Saab 9000 CS, 2.3 M, StandardSECTION Scrapped Vehicle
NOTE: Some vehicles to be scrapped may have an undeployed air bag. When scrapping a vehicle with an undeployed air bag, deploy air bag before scrapping vehicle.
  1. Before proceeding, follow service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Ensure vehicle is located outside at least 35 feet away from other vehicles and people. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Ensure air bag module is firmly mounted to steering wheel or instrument panel. Vehicle must be outdoors with no other persons or objects within about 36 feet. Ensure there are no loose objects in front seats or on dashboard. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel center pad. Remove bottom steering column cover.
  3. On driver-side air bag, disconnect Orange connector at base of steering column. On 1992-93 models, plug Detonating Device (84 71 104) into Orange connector. On 1994 models, plug Detonating Device (84 71 104) into Cable (86 11 477). Plug cable into Orange connector.
  4. On passenger-side air bag, remove plastic covers from 2 bolts securing bottom cover located under air bag. Remove bolts, then unclip bottom cover. Using Special Tool (82 92 997), work right to left and remove cover. Do not pry cover loose. Disconnect 2-pin air bag connector. Plug detonating device into Cable (86 11 477). Plug cable into 2-pin air bag connector.
  5. Run cable through door opening and close door. Ensure all doors and windows are closed. Place a battery on the ground about 35 feet away from vehicle. Connect detonating device to battery. Ensure no one is close to vehicle.
  6. Press button and detonate air bag. An explosion will be heard and White smoke will be visible inside vehicle. Disconnect detonating device cables from battery as soon as air bag detonates. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before touching deployed air bag.
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