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

Take special care when handling or storing a live and 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.

During the course of useful vehicle life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed inflator module. Do not dispose of a live and undeployed inflator module through normal disposal channels until the inflator module has been deployed. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live and undeployed inflator module.

Do not deploy the inflator module in the following situations:

The inflator module can be deployed 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:

Tools Required

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:

Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Disposal Caution in the Preface section.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module. Refer to the following:

•	When removing the steering wheel module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

•	When removing the I/P module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

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




5. Place the inflator module with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface on a work bench, floor, or deployment fixture.



6. Clear a space on the floor approximately 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter for deployment of the inflator module. If possible, use a paved, outdoor location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Make sure you have sufficient ventilation.
7. Make sure no loose or flammable objects are in the area.
8. When deploying the steering wheel module, place the steering wheel module in the center of the space.



9. When deploying the I/P module, refer to the following instructions:

9.1.	Place the J 39401-B  (2) in the center of the cleared area.

9.2.	Fill the deployment fixture with water or sand.

9.3.	Mount the I/P module (1) in the deployment fixture (2) with the vinyl/plastic trim cover facing up.

9.4.	To mount, use four M 6 bolts (6), nuts (8), and washers (7) in order to properly secure the I/P module (1) to the J 39401-B .

9.5.	Tighten all fasteners prior to deployment.




10. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
11. Short the two SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
12. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the J 38826  (1).



13. Extend the SIR deployment harness and adapter to full length from the deployment fixture.



14. Connect the inflator module (1) to the adapter (2) on the J 38826  (3).

Important: When deploying an inflator module the rapid expansion of gas involved with deploying an inflator module is very loud. Notify all the people in the immediate area that an inflator module will be deployed. When the inflator module deploys, the deployment fixture may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction of a deploying inflator module.

15. Clear the area of people.



16. Place a 12 volt minimum A minimum power source, i.e. vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the J 38826 .
17. Separate the two banana plugs on the J 38826 .




Important: The inflator module will deploy when the SIR deployment harness wires contact the power source.

18. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. Inflator module deployment will occur when contact is made.
19. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source.



20. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
21. If the inflator module did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group. Otherwise, proceed to the following steps.

Caution: Refer to SIR Deployed Inflator Modules Are Hot Caution in the Preface section.




22. Put on a pair of shop gloves.
23. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible.
24. Dispose of the deployed inflator module through normal refuse channels.
25. Wash hands with a mild soap.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Caution in the Preface section.

Deploy the inflator modules inside of the vehicle when destroying the vehicle or when salvaging the vehicle for parts. This includes but is not limited to the following situations:

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Put on safety glasses.
3. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (1).



5. Cut the steering wheel module coil harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
6. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.



7. Cut two 4.6 m (15 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used for the steering wheel module deployment harness.
8. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
9. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the inflator module.



10. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.
11. Inspect that the previous connection is secure.



12. Bend flat the twisted connection.
13. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.



14. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.



15. Connect the deployment harness to the steering wheel module coil connector (1).
16. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.



17. Disconnect the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (3).



18. Cut the I/P module harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
19. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.



20. Cut two 4.6 m (15 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used for the I/P module deployment harness.
21. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
22. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until the inflator module is ready to be deployed.



23. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.
24. Inspect that the previous connection is secure.



25. Bend flat the twisted connection.
26. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.



27. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.



28. Connect the deployment harness to the I/P module connector (3).
29. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.
30. Completely cover the windshield and the front door openings with a drop cloth.
31. Deploy each deployment loop one at a time.
32. Stretch out all of the deployment harness wires on the left and right side of the vehicle to their full length.
33. Place a power source, 12 V minimum A minimum, such as a vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the harnesses.

Important: The inflator module will deploy when the wire ends contact the power source.

34. Separate one set of wires and touch the wire ends to the power source in order to deploy the inflator modules.
35. Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source and twist the wire ends together.
36. Continue the same process with the remaining deployment harnesses that are available.
37. Remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
38. Disconnect all harnesses from the vehicle.
39. Discard the harnesses.
40. Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non-SIR equipped vehicle.
41. If one or more of the inflator modules did not deploy, perform the following steps to remove the undeployed modules from the vehicle:

•	If the steering wheel module did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

•	If the I/P module did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

42. Call the Technical Assistance Group for further assistance.