Envoy 4WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Handling/Shipping/Scrapping
INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPING
GENERAL INFORMATION AND TERMS
Do NOT deploy the inflator module in the following situations:
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After replacement of an inflator module under warranty-The inflator module may need to be returned undeployed to the manufacturer.
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If the vehicle is the subject of a product liability report (1241) related to the SIR or seat belt system-When a vehicle is the subject of a product
liability report, do not alter the SIR or seat belt system in any manner.
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If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules-Follow the instructions in the campaign service bulletin for proper SIR
handling procedures.
Deployment Procedures: The inflator module can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition
of the vehicle. Review each procedure in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Dual Stage Inflator Module: Dual stage inflator modules have 2 deployment stages. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual stage inflator module, stage
2 may still be active. Therefore, a deployed inflator module must still be treated as an active inflator module. If disposal of a deployed or undeployed
dual stage module is required, both deployment loops must be energized to deploy the inflator module.
Scrapping Procedure: During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a undeployed
inflator module. Do not dispose a undeployed inflator module through normal disposal channels until the inflator module has been deployed. If
scrapping a deployed dual stage inflator module, both stages must be energized. The following information covers the proper procedures for the
disposing of an undeployed inflator module.
Undeployed Inflator Module: Take special care when handling or storing a undeployed or live inflator module. An inflator module deployment
produces a rapid generation of gas. This may cause the inflator module, or an object in front of the inflator module, to project through the air in the
event of an unlikely deployment.
