3. Deploy the air bag module.
4. Perform the Air Bag Module Deployment procedure as follows.
5. Cut the yellow wires to the air bag module/pretensioner.
6. Strip 13
mm (0.5
in) of the insulation from the end of the wires leading to the air bag module/pretensioner.
7. Use 2
additional wires, each at least 10
m (33
ft) long, to reach from the deployment battery to the air bag
module/pretensioner.
8. Strip 13
mm (0.5
in) of the insulation from the ends of these 2
additional wires.
9. Twist the 2
wires together at one
end.
10. Place the twisted ends of the 2
wires near the deployment battery. Do not connect the wires to the battery at this time.
11. Using the free ends of the 10
m (33
ft) wires leading to the air bag module/pretensioner, make 2
splices, one
at each wires
from the air bag module/pretensioner.
12. Wrap the splices with insulating tape.
13. Now that the free ends of the 10
m (33
ft) wires are spliced to the air bag module/pretensioner wires, and the ends that are
twisted together are near the deployment battery, clear the area.
14. Untwist the wires that are near the deployment battery.
15. Touch one
wire to the positive battery terminal and touch the other wire to the negative battery terminal. The air bag will
deploy.
16. Using proper precautions, dispose of the deployed air bags/pretensioners. Refer to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal
Procedure.
Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedure
Warning: Safety precautions must be followed when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag). After deployment, the
inflator module (air bag) surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction,
that is irritating to the skin and eyes. Most of the powder on the inflator module (air bag) is harmless. as a precaution, wear
gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag), and wash your hands with mild soap and water
afterwards.
Warning: Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of
personal injury.
Warning: Immediately following the deployment of an air bag, the metal surfaces of the inflator module are very hot. Do not
place the deployed inflator module near any flammable objects. Wait for about ten minutes before touching any metal surface
of the inflator module. Disregarding these precautions may cause fire or personal injury.
Deploy an air bag or pretensioner before disposing of it.
This includes those in a whole vehicle being scrapped. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period contact the General Motors
regional service manager for approval or special instructions before deploying an air bag module or a pretensioner. Deployed air bag
module or pretensioner should be disposed of in the same manner as other scrap parts, with the addition of the following steps:
1. Place the deployed air bag or pretensioner in a sturdy plastic bag.
2. Seal the plastic bag securely.
3. Wash your hands and rinse them with water after handling a deployed air bag.
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