Scrapping Procedures

During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. This information covers proper procedures for disposing of a live inflator module. Before a live inflator module can be disposed of, it must be deployed. Live inflator modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.

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. Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.

Do not deploy the air bag(s) in the following situations:
^ If you replace an inflator module under warranty. You may need to return the inflator module, undeployed, to Delphi Interior & Lighting Group. Refer to the latest service Bulletin regarding SIR shipping procedures.
^ If a 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 a vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules. Follow instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling and shipping procedures.
You can deploy an inflator module inside or outside of the vehicle. The method you use depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Read Deployment Out-side Vehicle and Deployment Inside Vehicle to decide whether to deploy the inflator nodule inside or outside of the vehicle.