S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
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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.
31. Temporarily store the inflator module with its vinyl trim cover facing up.
32. Call the Technical Assistance group for further assistance.
Outside of Vehicle
Tools Required
SIR Deployment Harness
Deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel inflator module outside of the vehicle when you intend to return the vehicle to service. Situations that
require deploying the inflator module outside the vehicle include the following:
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You determine the inflator module does not function correctly using the SIR Diagnostics.
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The inflator module is cosmetically damaged such as a scratch or rip in 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.
You must follow these inflator module deployment procedures exactly.
Always wear safety glasses during this deployment procedure. Do not remove your safety glasses until the deployed inflator module is scrapped or
shipped.
Before performing the procedures you should be familiar with servicing the SIR system and with proper handling of the inflator module. Procedures
should be read fully before they are performed. The following procedure requires use of SIR Deployment Harness with appropriate pigtail adapter. Do
not attempt this procedure without SIR Deployment Harness, and the adapter.
Caution: When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed:
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Wear safety glasses throughout the procedures.
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Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 meters (six feet) in diameter where the inflator module will be deployed.
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Make sure the area around the inflator module is clear of all people and loose or flammable objects.
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Short the deployment harness wires as instructed.
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Connect the deployment harness to the inflator module before you connect it to the power source.
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Connect the deployment harness to the power source to immediately deploy the air bag. Failure to follow the procedures in the order
listed may result in personal injury.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the SIR Deployment Harness for damage. Inspect the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If damage occurs to the SIR deployment
harness, or the pigtail adapter, then obtain a replacement.
5. Short the two SIR deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
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Keep the SIR deployment harness shorted until the air bag is to be deployed.
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Do not correct the SIR deployment to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SIR deployment harness.
7. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel inflator module from the vehicle.
8. Remove the horn lead from the back of the inflator module, if applicable.
9. Remove the redundant steering wheel control lead(s) from the back of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module, if applicable.
