Sierra 3500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be
a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Special Tools
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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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 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (See: Removal and
Replacement/Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).
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If you are removing the I/P module, refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (See: Removal and
Replacement/Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).
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If you are removing a roof rail module, refer to Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Crew Cab) (See: Removal and
Replacement/Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Crew Cab))Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
(Extended Cab) (See: Removal and Replacement/Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Extended Cab))Roof Side Rail
Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Regular Cab) (See: Removal and Replacement/Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module
Replacement (Regular Cab)).
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning (See: Service Precautions/SIR Inflator Module Handling and
Storage Warning).
5. Place the inflator module on a work bench, with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface.
6. Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter for deployment of the inflator module or deployment fixture. If possible, use a paved,
outdoor location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Ensure you have sufficient ventilation.
7. Clear the area of loose or flammable objects.
Note: Dual stage deployments are only used in steering wheel and I/P inflator modules. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual stage inflator module,
stage 2 may still be active. If disposal of a dual stage module is required, both deployment loops must be energized to deploy the air bag.
8. If you are deploying a steering wheel inflator module, place the inflator module in the center of the space.