Scrapping/Shipping Procedures

During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live pretensioner. Deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Do not dispose of a live pretensioner through normal disposal channels.

Do not deploy a pretensioner in the following situations:
^ After replacement of a seat belt pretensioner under warranty. The seat belt pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the original manufacturer. Refer to the latest service bulletin regarding seat belt pretensioner shipping procedures.
^ If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report related to the SIR system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241), do not alter the SIR system in any manner. Refer to the latest service bulletin on SIR shipping procedures.
^ If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the seat belt pretensioners, follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling and shipping procedures.

Refer to the latest service bulletins for proper shipping procedures.