Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
CAUTION: Immediately following the deployment of an air bag, the metal surfaces of the inflator module are very hot. Do not place the
deployed inflator module near any flammable objects. Wait for about 10 minutes before touching any metal surface of the inflator module.
Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
The metal canister and the area surrounding the inflatable restraint steering wheel module are very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of the inflatable
restraint steering wheel module for about 10 minutes after deployment. If you must move the deployed inflatable restraint steering wheel module, use
caution. Always wear gloves and handle the inflatable restraint steering wheel module by the air bag or the vinyl trim (Figure 21).
29. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module as soon after the deployment as possible. This will prevent the
hot inflatable restraint steering wheel module canister from damaging the pigtail adapter, or the SIR deployment harness. The pigtail adapter and
the SIR deployment harness are reusable.
30. Inspect the pigtail adapter, and the SIR deployment harness for damage after each use. Replace the pigtail adapter, or the SIR deployment harness,
as necessary.
31. Allow the deployed inflatable restraint steering wheel module to cool for at least 10 minutes. Dispose of the deployed inflatable restraint steering
wheel module through the normal refuse channels.
32. Wash your hands with a mild soap and water.
NOTICE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event that the inflatable restraint steering wheel module did not deploy after following
these procedures.
33. Make sure that you disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source. Make sure that you have shorted the two banana plugs
together.(Figure 15).
34. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
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Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
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Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module
rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free
space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
35. Temporarily store the inflatable restraint steering wheel module with its vinyl trim cover facing up.
36. Call the Technical Assistance group for further assistance.
