K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
General Information
Inflator modules 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 Outside Vehicle
Deploy inflator modules 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 inflator module is malfunctioning.
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The inflator module is cosmetically damaged (scratched or ripped).
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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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The inflator module connector terminals are damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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An appropriate pigtail adaptor
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
5. Place the inflator module with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface on a work bench, floor or deployment fixture.
