i-350 L5-3.5L (2006)
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 Outside Vehicle - Steering Wheel Module, I/P Module, and Roof Rail Module
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: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.
Tools Required
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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
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.
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If you are removing the I/P module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
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If you are removing a roof rail module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement - Front (Regular and Extended Cab)
Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement - Front (Crew Cab).
5. Place the inflator module on a work bench, with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
