Express 3/4 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
33. Completely cover the windshield and front door window openings with a drop cloth.
34. Place a power source, 12V minimum/2A minimum (i.e., a vehicle battery) near the shorted end of the harness.
35. Separate the two ends of the driver deployment harness wires.
36. Connect the driver deployment harness wires of the power source in order to deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
37. Disconnect the driver deployment harness wires from the power source.
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38. Separate the two ends of the passenger deployment harness wires.
39. Connect the passenger deployment harness wires to the power source in order to deploy the inflatable restraint IP module.
40. Disconnect the passenger deployment harness wires from the power source.
41. Twist together one end of each wire on the driver deployment harness in order to short the wires.
42. Twist together one end of each wire on the passenger deployment harness in order to short the wires.
43. Remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
44. Disconnect both harnesses from the vehicle.
45. Discard the harnesses.
46. Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non-SIR equipped vehicle.
47. If one or both of the modules did not deploy, perform the following steps:
47.1. Remove the undeployed module(s) from the vehicle. Refer to Infl Rst Steering Wheel Module Replacement and Infl Rst Instrument Panel
Module Replacement.
47.2. Temporarily store the module(s).
47.3. Call the Technical Assistance Group for further assistance.
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Tools Required
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed
inflator module as normal shop waste The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if
the sealed container is damaged during disposal Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module.
Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, province, or local laws.
CAUTION: When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow
the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
Deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require
deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
