Deployment Inside the Vehicle

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:
^ The vehicle has completed its useful life.
^ Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident.
^ Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft.
^ The vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.

CAUTION: When you are deploying an Inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow the procedures in the order listed may result In personal injury.




1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
5. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

CAUTION: A deployed dual stage Inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the Inflator module and cause personal injury. Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution.

6. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow connector (4) located next to steering column (2).

IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags the steering wheel module and IP module will each have 4 wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views for determining high and low circuits.




7. Cut the yellow harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
8. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.




9. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the driver deployment harness.
10. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
11. 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.




12. Twist together two connector wire leads (the high circuits from both stages of the steering wheel module) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
13. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




14. Bend flat the twisted connection.




15. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.




16. Twist together two connector wire leads (the low circuits from both stages of the steering wheel module) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
17. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




18. Bend flat the twisted connection.




19. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
20. Connect the deployment harness to the steering wheel module in-line connector.




21. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.




22. Disconnect the driver side air bag/pretensioner yellow connector (1) from the vehicle wiring harness (2) located under the driver seat.




23. Cut the four SIR wires (2 for side air bag and 2 for pretensioner) leading to the yellow harness connector from the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
24. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from all four SIR wires connector leads (2 for side air bag and 2 for pretensioner).




25. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the deployment harness.
26. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
27. 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 side air bag module and pretensioner.




28. Twist together two connector wire leads (the high circuits from side air bag and pretensioner) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
29. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




30. Bend flat the twisted connection.




31. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.




32. Twist together two connector wire leads (the low circuits from side air bag and pretensioner) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
33. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




34. Bend flat the twisted connection.




35. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
36. Connect the deployment harness to the driver side air bag/pretensioner yellow connector.




37. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.




38. Locate the inflatable restraint rear seat side impact module if equipped with (option AW/9).
39. Disconnect the rear seat air bag yellow harness connector (3) from the vehicle harness connector (2).




40. Cut the harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
41. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.




42. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used to fabricate the rear seat air bag deployment harness.
43. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
44. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.




45. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.




46. Bend flat the twisted connection.
47. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.




48. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.
49. Connect the deployment harness to the rear seat side impact module yellow connector.




50. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.




51. Disconnect the IP module yellow harness connector (1) from the vehicle harness connector (2) located above passenger side sound insulator.

IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags the IP module will each have 4 wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views for determining high and low circuits.




52. Cut the yellow harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
53. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.




54. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used to fabricate the passenger deployment harness.
55. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
56. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.




57. Twist together two connector wire leads (the high circuits from both stages of the steering wheel module) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
58. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




59. Bend flat the twisted connection.




60. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.




61. Twist together 2 connector wire leads (the low circuits from both stages of the steering wheel module) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
62. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




63. Bend flat the twisted connection.




64. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
65. Connect the deployment harness to the IP module in-line connector.




66. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.




67. Disconnect the passenger side air bag/pretensioner yellow connector (1) from the vehicle wiring harness (2) located under the driver seat.




68. Cut the four SIR wires (2 for side air bag and 2 for pretensioner) leading to the yellow harness connector from the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
69. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from all four SIR wires connector leads (2 for side air bag and 2 for pretensioner).




70. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the deployment harness.
71. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
72. 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 side air bag module and pretensioner.




73. Twist together two connector wire leads (the high circuits from side air bag and pretensioner) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
74. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




75. Bend flat the twisted connection.




76. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.




77. Twist together two connector wire leads (the low circuits from side air bag and pretensioner) to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views in order to determine the correct circuits.
78. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.




79. Bend flat the twisted connection.




80. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
81. Connect the deployment harness to the passenger side air bag/pretensioner yellow connector.




82. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.




83. Locate the inflatable restraint rear seat side impact module if equipped with (option AW/9).
84. Disconnect the rear seat air bag yellow harness connector (3) from the vehicle harness connector (2).




85. Cut the harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
86. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.




87. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used to fabricate the rear seat air bag deployment harness.
88. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
89. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.




90. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.




91. Bend flat the twisted connection.
92. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.




93. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.
94. Connect the deployment harness to the rear seat side impact module yellow connector.




95. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.




96. Completely cover the windshield and front door window openings with a drop cloth.
97. Stretch out all of the deployment harness wires on the left and right side of the vehicle to their full length.
98. Deploy each deployment loop one at a time.
99. Place a power source, 12 V minimum/2 A minimum (i.e., a vehicle battery) near the shorted end of the harnesses.
100. Separate the one set of wires and touch the wires ends to the power source in order to deploy the inflator modules, doing one module at a time.
101. Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source and twist the wire ends together.
102. Continue the same process with the remaining deployment harnesses that are available.
103. Remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
104. Disconnect all harnesses from the vehicle.
105. Discard the harnesses.
106. Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non-SIR equipped vehicle.
107. If one or all of the inflator modules did not deploy, perform the following steps to remove the undeployed module(s) from the vehicle:
^ Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
^ Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
^ Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front.
^ Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - LH
^ Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - RH.
^ Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Rear

For a description of the RPO Code(s) shown in this article/images refer to the RPO Code List found at Vehicle/Application and ID