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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2140 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPING (EUROPE)DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Deployment Procedures

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Deployment Procedures
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NOTE:

Some countries, states or localities may not allow service deployment of air bags without special permission or training. Local laws regarding deploying and scrapping of air bags/devices with pyrotechnics must be followed.

You can only deploy the air bag inside of the vehicle.

Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure 

Deploy the air bags 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 all useful life.
  • Irreparable damage occurred to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident.
  • Irreparable damage occurred 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.
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Warning .

  1. Lower the driver and passenger windows.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the ignition key.
  3. Check that all air bags which will be deployed are mounted securely.
  4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying I/P Module Connector To Vehicle Harness Connector (LH Side I/P)
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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.