K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Air Bag Inflator Module: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
Driver Inflator
Tools Required
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness.
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An appropriate pigtail adapter.
Caution: Refer to Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution: Refer to Inflator Module Deployment Outside vehicle Caution in Cautions and Notices.
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:
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Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the inflator module does not function properly.
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The inflator module is scratched or ripped on the cover.
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The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
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The inflator module connector is damaged.
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An inflator module connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the two SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
7. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module.
8. Remove the horn lead from the back of the module, if equipped.
9. Remove the redundant steering wheel control leads from the back of the module, if equipped.
10. Remove all horn/steering wheel control buttons from the module, if equipped.
Caution: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
