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disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to observe the following disposal
methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module.
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If you are removing the steering wheel module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (See: Removal and
Replacement/Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement) .
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If you are removing the I/P module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (See: Removal and
Replacement/Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement) .
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If you are removing a roof rail module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Front (Crew Cab) (See: Side Air
Bag/Service and Repair/Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Front (Crew Cab))Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail
Module Replacement - Front (Regular and Extended Cab) (See: Side Air Bag/Service and Repair/Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module
Replacement - Front (Regular and Extended Cab)) .
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/SIR Inflator
Module Handling and Storage Caution) .
5. Place the inflator module on a work bench, with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface.
6. Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter for deployment of the inflator module or deployment fixture. If possible, use a paved,
outdoor location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Ensure you have sufficient ventilation.
7. Clear the area of loose or flammable objects.
Important: Dual stage deployments are only used in steering wheel and I/P inflator modules. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual stage
inflator module, stage 2 may still be active. If disposal of a dual stage module is required, both deployment loops must be energized to
deploy the air bag.
8. If you are deploying a steering wheel inflator module, place the inflator module in the center of the space.
9. When deploying an I/P inflator module, perform the following instructions:
1. Place the J 39401-B in the center of the cleared area.