FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Driver, Passenger & Curtain Inflator Module

CAUTION: IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT DISPOSE OF AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE AS NORMAL SHOP WASTE. THE UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE CONTAINS SUBSTANCES THAT COULD CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. USE THE FOLLOWING DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE. FAILURE TO DISPOSE OF AN INFLATOR MODULE AS INSTRUCTED MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Deploy the inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
^ Using the SIR diagnostics, it is determined 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. Before performing the deployment procedure, you should be familiar with SIR service precautions and proper inflator module handling.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE DEPLOYING AN INFLATOR MODULE FOR DISPOSAL, PERFORM THE PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE
^ SELECT A DEPLOYMENT AREA CLEAR OF PEOPLE, LOOSE OBJECTS, OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.