K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
IMPORTANT: When the air bag deploys, the inflator module may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction of the inflator module
to the
force of the rapid gas expansion inside the air bag.
21. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source.
22. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the air bag deploys.
23. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads
24. If the air bag did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group Otherwise, proceed to
the following steps.
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. Walt for about ten minutes before touching any metal surface of the inflator module.
Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
25. Put on a pair of shop gloves.
26. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible.
27. Inspect the pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness. Replace as needed.
28. Dispose of the deployed module through normal refuse channels.
29. Wash hands with a mild soap.
Inflatable Restraint IP Module
Dealers should refer to the latest General Motors Service Bulletins for live (undeployed) inflatable restraint IP module scrapping and disposal
