Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
18. Place a 12-volt minimum/2-amp minimum power source, such as a vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the harness.
19. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. Deployment of the inflator module will occur when contact is made.
20. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the inflator module deploys.
21. If the inflator module did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure and contact the Technical Assistance Group.
If deployment was successful, proceed to the following steps.
Warning
After deployment, the metal surfaces of the SIR component may be very hot. To help avoid a fire or personal injury:
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Allow sufficient time for cooling before touching any metal surface of the SIR component.
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Do not place the deployed SIR component near any flammable objects.
22. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
23. Put on a pair of shop gloves.
24. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible.
25. Inspect the pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness. Replace as needed.
26. Dispose of the deployed inflator module through normal refuse channels.
27. Wash your hands with a mild soap.
Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure
Deploy the inflator modules inside of the vehicle when destroying the vehicle or when salvaging the vehicle for parts. This includes, but is not limited to,
the following situations:
