Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
General Information
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
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:
Deployment Outside Vehicle - Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Deployment Inside Vehicle - Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Handling A Deployed Inflator Module
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE - 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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
7. Remove the inflator module from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
