Inflator Module Handling, Shipping, and Scrapping

LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) INFLATOR MODULE

CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.

Be careful when you handle or store 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.

SHIPPING PROCEDURES
Refer to the latest service bulletins for proper SIR inflator module shipping procedures.

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

CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.

Do NOT deploy an air bag in the following situations:
^ After replacing an inflator module under warranty, the module may need to be returned undeployed to the original manufacturer. 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.

DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
You may deploy the inflator module 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