Deployment Outside Vehicle (Steering Wheel Module & I/P Module): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Deploy the inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service, for seat belt retractor pretensioner deployment outside the vehicle refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping . Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
- Using the SIR diagnostics, determine that the inflator module is malfunctioning.
- The inflator module is cosmetically damaged, scratched or ripped.
- The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
- The inflator module connector is damaged.
- The inflator module connector terminals are damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
CAUTION:
In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop waste. Undeployed inflator modules contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. 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.
Tools Required
- J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness. See Special Tools .
- J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture. See Special Tools .
- J 38826-75 Steering wheel module adapter
- J 38826-80 I/P module adapter