Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Figure 21
NOTICE: The rapid gas expansion involved with deploying an air bag is very loud. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
23. Connect the SIR Deployment Harness wires to the power source. This immediately deploys the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (Figure
21).
24. Use a vehicle battery when available, but always use a power source that complies to the following:
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12 volts minimum.
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2 amps minimum.
25. Disconnect the SIR Deployment Harness from the power source.
26. Short the SIR Deployment Harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other (Figure 15).
27. In the unlikely event that the inflatable restraint steering wheel module did not deploy after following these procedures, proceed immediately with
Steps 33 through 36. If the inflatable restraint steering wheel module did deploy, proceed with Steps 28 through 32.
28. Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible heat and irritation when handling the deployed inflatable restraint steering wheel
module (Figure 22).
After the inflatable restraint steering wheel module has deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists
primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates), and by-products of the chemical reaction. The deployment reaction produces sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap). The sodium hydroxide quickly reacts with the atmospheric moisture. This atmospheric moisture converts the sodium
hydroxide into sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, you will probably find no sodium hydroxide present after the
deployment. As a precaution gloves and safety glasses are recommended. Gloves and safety glasses help to prevent possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
