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26. Short the SIR deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
27. In the unlikely event that the inflator module did not deploy after following these procedures, proceed immediately with steps 33 through 36. If the
inflator module did deploy, proceed with steps 28 through 32.
28. Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible heat and irritation when handling the deployed inflator module.
After the inflator module has deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates), and by-products of the chemical reaction. The deployment reaction produces sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap).
The sodium hydroxide quickly reacts with the atmospheric moisture. This atmospheric moisture converts the sodium hydroxide into sodium carbonate
and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, you will probably find no sodium hydroxide present after the deployment. Gloves and safety glasses
are recommended, however, as a precaution. Gloves and safety glasses help to prevent possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
Caution: Immediately following the deployment of an air bag, the metal surfaces of the inflator module are very hot. Do not place the deployed
inflator module near any flammable objects. Wait for about ten minutes before touching any metal surface of the inflator module. Disregarding
these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
The metal canister, and the area surrounding the deployed inflator module are very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of the inflator module for about ten
minutes after deployment. If you must move the deployed inflator module, use caution. Always wear gloves, and handle the inflator module by the air
bag or the vinyl trim.
29. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon after the deployment as possible. This will prevent the hot inflator module canister
from damaging the pigtail adapter, or the SIR deployment harness. The pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness are reusable.
30. Inspect the pigtail adapter, and the SIR deployment harness for damage after each use. Replace the pigtail adapter, or the SIR deployment harness,
as necessary.
31. Allow the deployed inflator module to cool for at least 10 minutes. Dispose of the deployed inflator module through the normal refuse channels.
32. Wash your hands with a mild soap and water.
Notice: Follow the remaining steps in the unlikely event that the inflator module does not
deploy after you have completed the previous procedures.
33. Make sure that you disconnected the SIR deployment harness from the power source. Make sure that you have shorted the two banana plugs
together.
34. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module.
