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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 63 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)DISPOSAL PROCEDURESON-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
On-Vehicle Deployment
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION On-Vehicle Deployment
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- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect driver-side and passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connectors. Cut air bag module harness connector from vehicle leaving at least 6 in (16 cm) of wire at the connector.
- Strip 1/2 in (13 mm) of insulation from each wire lead to the connector. Cut 2 deployment wires at least 20 feet (610 cm) long from 18 gauge (0.8 mm2 ) multi-strand wire. Strip 1/2 in (13 mm) of insulation from both ends of wire. Twist ends of wire together to short.
- Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire. See Fig 1 . Bend twisted connection flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate. Repeat this step for the other connector wire lead.
- Remove all loose objects from front seat, and ensure no one is in vehicle. Connect deployment harness to air bag module Yellow 2-way connector. Stretch wires away from car as far as possible.
- Connect wires to a 12-volt battery. Air bags should deploy. DO NOT touch air bag module area for at least 10 minutes due to heat generated during deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses before handling deployed air bag module. Wash hands with mild soap and water afterward. Deployed air bag modules can be disposed of like any other part.Repeat deployment procedure for passenger-side air bag.
- Carefully remove air bag modules if they do not deploy. See AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Temporarily store module with trim facing up. Contact manufacturer for further instructions.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.