G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1997)
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 15 and 16)
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Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
1. Passenger knee bolster.
2. Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector.
3. Fasteners from the inflatable restraint I/P module (I/P trim cover if equipped with RPO ZX1).
4. Inflatable restraint I/P module (I/P trim cover if equipped with RPO ZX1) from the I/P carrier.
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.
Install or Connect
1. Inflatable restraint I/P module (I/P trim cover if equipped with RPO ZX1) to the I/P carrier.
2. Fasteners to the inflatable restraint I/P module (I/P trim cover if equipped with RPO ZX1).
Tighten
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Fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Electrical connector and the Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
4. Passenger knee bolster.
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Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Tighten
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Fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Scrapping Procedures
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. This
information covers proper procedures for disposing of a live inflator module. Before you dispose of a live inflator module, you must deploy the inflator
module. Do not dispose of live inflator modules through normal refuse channels.
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, or local laws.
Do not deploy the air bag(s) in the following situations:
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If you replace an inflator module under warranty. You may need to return the inflator module, undeployed, to Delphi Interior & Lighting
Systems. Refer to the latest service bulletin regarding SIR shipping procedures.
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If a vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability Report related to the SIR system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241). DO
NOT ALTER the SIR system in any manner. Refer to the latest service bulletin on SIR shipping procedures.
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If a vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules. Follow instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR
handling and shipping procedures.
You can deploy an inflator module inside or outside of the vehicle. The method you use depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Read
"Deployment Outside Vehicle" and "Deployment Inside Vehicle" to decide whether to deploy the inflator module inside or outside of the vehicle.
Shipping Procedures For Live (Undeployed) Inflator Modules
Service personnel should refer to the latest Service Bulletins for proper SIR inflator module shipping procedures
