Park Avenue V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1993)
Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
Deployment Out of Vehicle
Deployment out of the vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to be returned to service. This includes, for example, situations in which a functionally or
cosmetically deficient inflator module is replaced. Deployment and disposal of an inflator module is, of course, subject to any required retention period.
For deployment of a live inflator module out of the vehicle, the deployment procedure must be followed exactly. ALWAYS wear safety glasses during
this deployment procedure until the deployed inflator module is scrapped. Before performing the procedures you should be familiar with servicing the
SIR system and with proper handling of the inflator module. Procedures should be read fully before they are performed.
The following procedure requires use of J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness with the appropriate pigtail adapter. The procedure also requires the use of J
39401 Passenger Side SIR Module Deployment Fixture. Do not attempt this procedure without J 38826 and adapter, and J 39401.
CAUTION:
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 inflator module. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power source until the
airbag is to be deployed. The inflator module will immediately deploy the airbag when a power source is connected to it. Wear safety glasses
throughout this entire deployment and disposal procedure.
Important:
This information applies only to passenger inflator modules. Information for disposing of a live driver inflator module can be found in the applicable
service manual or in a service bulletin.
1.
Turn ignition switch to "LOCK", remove key, and put on safety glasses.
2.
Inspect J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness and appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If harness or pigtail is damaged, discard and obtain a
replacement.
3.
Short the two SIR Deployment Harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. The SIR Deployment Harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed. Refer to Figure 1.
4.
Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SIR Deployment Harness. Refer to Figure 1.
5.
Remove inflator module from vehicle. Refer to "On-Vehicle Service" in Section 9J.
CAUTION:
When storing a live inflator module or when leaving a live inflator module unattended on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up and away
