Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
25. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the air bag deploys.
26. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
27. If the air bag did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group. Otherwise, proceed to
the following steps.
CAUTION: After an air bag deploys the metal surfaces of the inflator module are 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 inflator module.
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Do not place the deployed inflator module near any flammable objects.
28. Put on a pair of shop gloves
29. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible.
30. Inspect the pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness. Replace as needed.
31. Dispose of the deployed module through normal refuse channels.
32. Wash hands with a mild soap.
Deployment Inside Vehicle
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:
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The vehicle has completed its useful life.
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Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident.
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Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft.
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The vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.
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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
5. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector.
