C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997)
After the inflator 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. Gloves and safety glasses
are recommended, however, as a precaution. Gloves and safety glasses help to pre vent possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
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CAUTION: Immediately following the deployment of an air bag, the metal surfaces of the inflator module are very hot. Do not place the
deployed inflator module near any flammable objects. Wait for about ten minutes before touching any metal surface of the inflator module.
Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
The metal canister and the area surrounding the inflator module are very hot Do not touch the metal areas of the inflator module for about ten minutes
after deployment. If you must move the deployed inflator module use caution. Always wear gloves and handle the inflator module by the air bag or the
vinyl trim (Figure 23)
37. Disconnect the deployment harness wires from the power source.
38. Short the driver deployment harness wires by twisting together one end from each of the wires together. Repeat this procedure for the passenger
deployment harness.
39. Carefully remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
40. Disconnect the driver deployment harness and the passenger deployment harness from the vehicle.
41. Discard both deployment harnesses.
42. After deploying both air bags., you may scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non SIR equipped vehicle.
43. In the unlikely event that either or both of the inflator modules did not deploy after following these procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 44
through 46.
44. Remove the undeployed inflator module(s) from the vehicle.
