Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping
General Information
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
Live (Undeployed) Inflator Module
Take special care when handling or storing a live (undeployed) inflator module. An air bag deployment produces rapid gas generation. This may cause
the inflator module, or an object in front of the inflator module, to jettison through the air in the event of an unlikely deployment.
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. The
following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live inflator module. Deploy the inflator module before disposal. Do not
dispose of the module through normal disposal channels.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.
General Information
The inflator module can be deployed 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:
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
CAUTION:
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Refer to SIR Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.
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Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Caution in Service Precautions.
Deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel 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 does not function properly.
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The inflator module is scratched or ripped on the cover.
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The inflator module pigtail harness is damaged.
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The inflator module connector is damaged.
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An inflator module connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
