Grand AM L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
Inside of Vehicle (Vehicle Scrapping Procedure)
Deploy the inflator modules inside the vehicle when destroying the vehicle. Deploy the inflator modules inside the vehicle when salvaging the vehicle for
component parts. This includes, but is not limited to the following situations:
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The vehicle has completed its useful life.
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Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a nondeployment type accident.
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Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during theft.
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You are salvaging the vehicle for component parts to use on a vehicle with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as opposed to
rebuilding as the same VIN. Never use SIR components from another vehicle. This ensures SIR system integrity. Always use new SIR system
components, except when obtaining re-manufactured parts from an authorized General Motors dealer.
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed
inflator module as normal shop waste. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if
the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module.
Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
5. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module, yellow 2-way connector. This connector is located near the base of the steering column.
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