Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping

Special Tools

• EL-38826 SIR Deployment Harness
• EL-39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Live and Undeployed Inflator Module

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.

Take special care when handling or storing an undeployed inflator module. An inflator module deployment produces a rapid generation of gas. This may cause the inflator module, or an object in front of the inflator module, to project through the air in the event of an unlikely deployment.

Dual Stage Inflator Module

Dual stage inflator modules have two deployment stages. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual stage inflator module, stage 2 may still be active. Therefore, a deployed dual stage inflator module must be treated as an active module. If disposal of a dual stage module is required, both deployment loops must be energized to deploy the air bag.

Scrapping Procedure

During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed inflator module. Do NOT dispose a live and undeployed inflator module through normal disposal channels until the inflator module has been deployed.

Do not deploy the inflator module in the following situations:

• After replacement of an inflator module under warranty--the inflator module may need to be returned undeployed to the manufacturer.
• If the vehicle is the subject of a product liability claim, related to the SIR system and is subject to a preliminary investigation--do NOT alter the SIR system in any manner.
• If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules--follow the instructions in the campaign service bulletin for proper SIR handling procedures.

Deployment Procedures

You can deploy the inflator module either 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: