Scrapping Procedures

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

Caution: Refer to Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Do not deploy an air bag in the following situations:
^ After replacement of an inflator module under warranty. The module may need to be returned undeployed to the Delphi Interior & Lighting Group. Refer to the latest service bulletin regarding SIR 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 inflator modules. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling and shipping procedures.