Scrapping Procedures

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

CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the pretensioner which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed pretensioner as normal shop waste. The undeployed pretensioner contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed pretensioner. Failure to dispose of a pretensioner as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.

Do not deploy a pretensioner in the following situations:

^ After replacement of a pretensioner under warranty. The pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the Delphi Interior & Lighting Group. Refer to the latest service bulletin regarding pretensioner 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 pretensioners. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling and shipping procedures.