Regal V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Scrapping Procedures
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. The
following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live inflator module. Deploy the inflator module before disposal. Do not
dispose of the module through normal disposal channels.
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed
inflator module as normal shop waste. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if
the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module.
Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, province, or local laws.
Do not deploy an air bag in the following situations:
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After replacement of an inflator module under warranty. The module may need to be returned undeployed to the Delphi Interior & Lighting
Group. Refer to the latest service bulletin regarding SIR shipping procedures.
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If the 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 alter the SIR system in any manner. Refer to the latest service bulletin on SIR shipping procedures.
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If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR
handling and shipping procedures.
