Deployment Outside the Vehicle

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 IP THE SEALED CONTAINER IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. USE THE FOLLOWING DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE. FAILURE TO DISPOSE OF AN INFLATOR MODULE AS INSTRUCTED MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Deploy the inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
^ Using the SIR diagnostics, it is determined that the inflator module is malfunctioning.
^ The inflator module is cosmetically damaged (scratched or ripped).
^ The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged. The inflator module connector is damaged.
^ The inflator module connector terminals are damaged.

Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.

Before performing the deployment procedure, you should be familiar with SIR service precautions and proper inflator module handling.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE DEPLOYING AN INFLATOR MODULE FOR DISPOSAL, PERFORM THE PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE
^ SELECT A DEPLOYMENT AREA CLEAR OF PEOPLE, LOOSE OBJECTS, OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.

DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module from vehicle.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE CARRYING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE:
^ DO NOT CARRY THE INFLATOR MODULE BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR MODULE.
^ MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM YOU.

WHEN YOU ARE STORING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE, MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM THE SURFACE ON WHICH THE INFLATOR MODULE RESTS. WHEN YOU ARE STORING A STEERING COLUMN, DO NOT REST THE COLUMN WITH THE BAG OPENING FACING DOWN AND THE COLUMN VERTICAL. PROVIDE FREE SPACE FOR THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.




5. Temporarily place the inflator module, with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away from the surface, on a work bench or other surface away from all loose or flammable objects.




6. Select a paved outdoor location to perform deployment. Clear a space on the floor and make certain no loose objects or flammable material are within 4.6m (15 ft.) of the inflator module. Make sure you have sufficient ventilation.
7. When deploying a driver inflator module, place the inflator module in the center of the space with the vinyl trim cover facing up.




8. When deploying a passenger inflator module, refer to the following instructions:
^ Place the SIR Deployment Fixture SA9413NE in the center of the cleared area.
^ Fill plastic reservoir in deployment fixture with water or sand to provide sufficient stabilization of fixture during deployment.
^ Attach passenger inflator module in the deployment fixture using the Flange/Arm Mounting Method shown in illustration.

CAUTION: SECURELY HAND-TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT.




9. When deploying a curtain inflator impact module-front, refer to the following instructions:
^ Place the SIR Deployment Fixture SA9413NE in the center of the cleared area.
^ Fill plastic reservoir in deployment fixture with water or sand to provide sufficient stabilization of fixture during deployment.
^ Attach curtain inflator module in the deployment fixture using the Flange/Arm Mounting Method shown in illustration.

CAUTION: SECURELY HAND-TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT.




10. Inspect the SIR Deployment Harness SA9207Z-A and the appropriate pigtail adapter Driver's Air Bag Adapter 5A94147 for the driver airbag or SIR Deployment Adapter SA9207Z for the passenger airbag or curtain airbag, for damage. Replace as needed.
11. Short the two Universal SIR Deployment leads (2) together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. The Universal SIR Deployment Harness shall remain shorted and shall not be connected to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
12. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (1) to the Universal SIR Deployment Harness (2).

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the adapter connector is fully seated into inflator module connector. Failure to fully seat connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the inflator module connector active and may result in non-deployment of inflator module.




13. Extend the SIR deployment harness and adapter to full length from the deployment fixture or area.
14. Connect the inflator module (1) to the adapter (2) on the SIR deployment harness.
15. Verify driver inflator module is resting with its vinyl trim cover facing up or that the passenger inflator or curtain inflator is mounted properly to the deployment fixture.
16. Verify area around the inflator module is clear of all people, loose objects, or flammable material.

IMPORTANT:
^ When deploying an inflator module, the rapid expansion of gas is very loud which may startle the uninformed. Notify the people in the immediate area that an inflator module will be deployed.
^ When the inflator module deploys, the deployment fixture may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction of a deploying inflator module due to the force of rapid gas expansion inside the airbag.




17. Separate the two banana plugs on the SIR deployment harness that were shorted together earlier in the procedure.
18. Place a 12V minimum/2A minimum power source near the shorted end of the deployment harness. A vehicle battery is suggested.
19. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. Inflator module deployment will occur when contact is made.
20. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source.




21. Short the two deployment harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.

CAUTION: 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.

22. In the unlikely event that the inflator module did not deploy after following this procedure, disconnect the pigtail adapter and discontinue the procedure. Temporarily store inflator module with its trim cover facing up, away from the surface on which it rests. Call the Saturn Technical Assistance Center for further instructions. If the inflator module did deploy, proceed to the following steps.




23. Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible irritation and heat when handling deployed inflator module. Safety glasses should also be worn to protect your eyes.
24. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the inflator module as soon as possible after deployment to avoid the possibility of damage to the pigtail adapter or deployment harness due to possible contact with the hot inflator module canister. The deployment harness is designed to be reused. It should, however, be inspected for damage after each deployment and replaces if necessary. The pigtail adapter, SA9414Z or SA9207Z1, may become damaged because of high temperatures and should be discarded after deployment outside vehicle.
25. Dispose of the deployed inflator module through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 10 minutes.
26. Wash hands with a mild soap.