Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
18. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. This immediately deploys the side impact module.
IMPORTANT: The rapid gas expansion involved with deploying an air bag is very loud. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to
deploy the inflator module.
19. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the air bag deploys.
20. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
21. If the air bag did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group. Otherwise, proceed to
the following steps.
22. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible.
23. Inspect the pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness. Replace as needed.
24. Put on a pair of shop gloves in order to protect your hands from possible heat and irritation when you handle the deployed inflatable restraint front
side impact module.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Deployed Inflator Modules Are Hot Caution in Service Precautions.
25. Remove the side impact module from the J 39401-B .
26. Dispose of the deployed inflator module through normal refuse channels.
27. Wash hands with a mild soap.
Frontal Air Bags
Deploy the inflator modules inside of the vehicle when destroying the vehicle or when salvaging the vehicle for 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 non-deployment type accident.
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Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft.
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The vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
