Century L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1994)
Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
Air Bag - Module Scrapping Procedure
Group Ref.: Accessories
Bulletin No.: 319003
Date: December, 1993
INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATOR RESTRAINT (SIR) PASSENGER-SIDE INFLATOR MODULE SCRAPPING PROCEDURE
MODELS:
1992-94 MODELS WITH PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR)
This bulletin outlines THE SCRAPPING OF UNDEPLOYED PASSENGER-SIDE INFLATOR MODULES. This procedure should be used ONLY for
dealers in Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories and Foreign Countries. Passenger-side inflator modules replaced in the continental United States should be
returned for analysis following the procedures outlined in Bulletin Number 319004R.
This Bulletin, in conjunction with Bulletin Number 319004, cancels and replaces Bulletin Number 209006 (Chevrolet 93-72-9J, Pontiac 93-9-5 and
Cadillac 93-I-13).
PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE SCRAPPING PROCEDURE
Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories, and Foreign Countries Only
Tools Required:
J38826-SIR Deployment Harness
J39401-Passenger Side SIR Module Deployment Fixture
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. This
information covers proper procedures for disposing of a live passenger inflator module. Information for disposing of a live driver inflator module can be
found in the applicable service manual or in a service bulletin.
Before a live inflator module can be disposed of, it must be deployed. Live inflator modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow proper Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) inflator module disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment which may
cause personal injury. Undeployed inflator modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels. The undeployed inflator module
contains substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Disposal in any manner
inconsistent with proper procedures may be a violation of federal, state, and/or local laws.
If a vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability Report related to the SIR system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241), DO NOT
DEPLOY the inflator module and DO NOT ALTER the SIR system in any manner. Refer to the applicable service bulletin on SIR shipping procedures
(bulletin applies to U.S only, except Alaska and Hawaii and all foreign countries) for details on handling SIR systems involved with GM-1241. If a
vehicle is the subject of a campaign affecting inflator modules, DO NOT DEPLOY the inflator module. Follow instructions in the Campaign Service
Bulletin for proper disposition of the inflator module.
In situations which require deployment of a live inflator module, deployment may be accomplished in or out of the vehicle. The method employed
depends upon final disposition of the particular vehicle, as noted in "Deployment Out Of Vehicle" and "Deployment In Vehicle" shown below.
