H3 V8-5.3L (2008)
Air Bag: Procedures
Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping
Live and Undeployed Inflator Module
Special Tools
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/SIR Inflator Module
Handling and Storage Caution) .
Take special care when handling or storing an undeployed 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.
Dual Stage Inflator Module
Dual stage inflator modules have two deployment stages. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual stage inflator module, stage 2 may still be active.
Therefore, a deployed dual stage inflator module must be treated as an active module. If disposal of a dual stage module is required, both deployment
loops must be energized to deploy the air bag.
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed inflator module. Do
NOT dispose a live and undeployed inflator module through normal disposal channels until the inflator module has been deployed.
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, GM-1241, related to the SIR system and is subject to a preliminary investigation, do NOT
alter the SIR 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
You can deploy the inflator module either 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 - Steering Wheel Module, I/P Module, and Roof Rail Module
Deploy the inflator module 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 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: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop
waste. Undeployed inflator modules contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during
