Handling a Live (Undeployed) Inflator Module

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Important: Dealers should refer to the latest General Motors Service Bulletins for live (undeployed) Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module scrapping and disposal procedures. All others should contact a local General Motors dealer for these procedures. Dispose of deployed IP modules through normal refuse channels.

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