Express 2500 V8-4.8L (2007)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Procedures
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Caution: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Caution.
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed seat belt pretensioner.
Do not dispose of a live and undeployed seat belt pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the seat belt pretensioner has been deployed. The
following information covers the proper procedures for disposing of a live and undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Do not deploy the seat belt
pretensioner in the following situations:
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After replacement of a seat belt pretensioner under warranty. The seat belt pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the manufacturer.
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If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report, GM1241, related to the SIR system or the seat belt system. If the vehicle is subject to the
Product Liability report, do not alter the SIR or seat belt system in any manner.
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If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the seat belt pretensioners. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper
SIR handling procedures.
Deployment Procedures
The seat belt pretensioner can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review
the following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the
vehicle include the following:
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Using the SIR diagnostics, it is determined that the seat belt pretensioner is malfunctioning.
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The seat belt pretensioner pigtail, if equipped, is damaged.
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The seat belt pretensioner connector is damaged.
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The seat belt pretensioner connector terminals are damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning seat belt pretensioner is subject to any required retention period.
Caution: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint seat
belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury
if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed seat belt
pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Tools Required
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adaptor
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the seat belt pretensioner from the vehicle.
5. When carrying a seat belt pretensioner to the deployment area, keep the open end of the seat belt pretensioner pointed away from the body.
