Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
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Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When
you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to
expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
11. Place the inflatable restraint steering wheel module with its vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface on a work bench or another
surface (Figure 16).
12. Place the inflatable restraint steering wheel module away from all loose or flammable objects.
13. Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 m (6 ft.) in diameter where you intend to deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. If possible,
use a paved, outdoor location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Make sure you have sufficient ventilation.
14. Make sure no loose or flammable objects are within the deployment area (Figure 17).
15. Place the inflatable restraint steering wheel module in the space just cleared, with its vinyl trim cover facing up (Figure 17).
Figure 16
Figure 17
16. Extend the SIR Deployment Harness and the pigtail adapter to lull length from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (Figure 18).
17. Place a power source near the shorted end of the SIR Deployment Harness. Use a vehicle battery when available, but always use a power source
that complies to the following:
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12 volts minimum.
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2 amps minimum.
IMPORTANT
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Firmly seat the pigtail adapter into the inflatable restraint steering wheel module connector. Failure to fully seat the connectors may result in
non-deployment of the inflator module.
18. Connect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (1) to the pigtail adapter (2) on the SIR Deployment Harness (3) (Figure 19).
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The deployment harness shall remain shorted until you are ready to deploy the air bag.
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Do not connect the SIR Deployment Harness to a power source until you are ready to deploy the air bag.
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The inflator module will immediately deploy when you connect the power source.
19. Clear the area of all people and loose or flammable objects (Figure 17).
20. Make sure that you place the inflatable restraint steering wheel module with its vinyl trim cover facing up.
Figure 18
