Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
Special Tools
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EL-38125-10 - Splice Sleeve Crimping Tool
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J 38125-5A - Ultra Torch Special Tool
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DuraSeal splice sleeves, in order to repair the SIR/SRS wiring
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools See: Power and Ground Distribution/Tools and Equipment.
The DuraSeal splice sleeves have the following 2 critical features:
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A special heat shrink sleeve environmentally seals the splice. The heat shrink sleeve contains a sealing adhesive inside.
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A cross hatched (knurled) core crimp provides the necessary low resistance contact integrity for these sensitive, low energy circuits.
The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) requires special wiring repair procedures due to the sensitive
nature of the circuitry. Follow the specific procedures and instructions when working with the SIR/SRS, and the wiring components, such as connectors
and terminals.
SIR/SRS Connector Repair (Plastic Body and Terminal Metal Pin)
Note: Do not use the terminals in the kit in order to replace damaged SIR/SRS system terminals. Use either an SIR/SRS pigtail or a terminated lead
from the SIR Repair Kit Tray.
The terminals in the SIR/SRS system are made with a special plating. This plating provides the necessary contact integrity for the sensitive, low energy
circuits.
Pigtail repair packs are available for SIR/SRS connectors with eight or less terminals. Only the connector body is available for connectors with more
than eight terminals. Terminated leads can be used to replace damaged terminals when replacing the connector body.
SIR/SRS Component Wire Pigtail Repair
Note: Do not make wire, connector, or terminal repairs on components with wire pigtails.
A wire pigtail is a wire or wires attached directly to the device, not by a connector. If a wiring pigtail is damaged, you must replace the entire component,
