Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1991)
Technical Service Bulletin # 9292
Date: 910701
Air Bag - Module Disposal Procedures
Bulletin 92-9-2
Date July '91
Ref. No. 92-013-9
Corp. Ref. No. 119006R
SUBJECT:
DISPOSAL OF LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) SIR DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULES
MODELS AFFECTED:
1990-91 REATTAS
1990-92 RIVIERAS
1991-92 PARK AVENUES/ULTRAS
1991-92 ROADMASTERS
1992 LESABRES
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
bulletin covers the proper procedures for disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module.
Before a live (undeployed) inflator module can be disposed of, it must be deployed Live (undeployed) 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. Please see bulletin 92-9-3 for handling. If a vehicle is the subject of
a campaign affecting inflator modules, DO NOT DEPLOY the inflator module. Follow instructions in the campaign bulletin for proper disposition of the
inflator module.
If an inflator module is replaced under warranty in the vehicles listed above, DO NOT DEPLOY the air bag. The inflator module should be returned
undeployed to Inland Fisher Guide per Bulletin 92-9-3. Always refer to Bulletin 92-9-3 when it is necessary to ship a live (undeployed) inflator module.
In situations which require deployment of a live (undeployed) inflator module, deployment may be accomplished inside or outside the vehicle. The
method employed depends upon final disposition of the particular vehicle.
Deployment Inside the Vehicle
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE is proper when the vehicle is to be destroyed or salvaged for component parts. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following situations:
1.
Where the vehicle has completed its useful life.
2.
Where the vehicle has been damaged beyond repair in a nondeploymenttype accident.
3.
Where the vehicle has been stripped or damaged beyond repair in a theft.
4.
Where the vehicle will be salvaged for component parts to be used on a different Vehicle Identification Number as opposed to being rebuilt as the
same Vehicle Identification Number. This is done to ensure SIR system integrity since only new SIR system components may be used in servicing
a SIR equipped vehicle. Never use SIR components from another vehicle. Always replace SIR components with new components.
Procedures for deployment of a live (undeployed) inflator module within the vehicle are contained in Section 9J, "Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
System Introduction", of the Service Information Manual.
Deployment Outside the Vehicle
