Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
pretensioner.
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If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report related to the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system and is subject to a Preliminary
Investigation (GM-1241)-Do not alter the SIR system in any manner.
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If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the pretensioners-Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR
handling procedures.
Deployment Procedures
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
The pretensioner can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the
following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment Inside the Vehicle
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping for deploying the pretensioner retractor inside vehicle in Vehicle Scrapping Procedure.
Deployment Outside Vehicle For Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE FOR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONERS
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners 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 seat belt pretensioner is malfunctioning.
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The pretensioner pigtail is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning seat belt pretensioner is subject to any required retention period.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
CAUTION: When you are deploying a pretensioner for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow
the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the seat belt retractor pretensioner from the vehicle.
5. When carrying a pretensioner to the deployment area, keep the open end of pretensioner pointed away from the body.
