Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1603 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPINGDEPLOYMENT INSIDE VEHICLE - VEHICLE SCRAPPING PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure
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Deploy the inflator modules 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:
When deploying a SIR component for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to observe the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
- Lower the driver and passenger windows.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the ignition key.
- Check that all inflator modules which will be deployed are mounted securely.
- Driver inflator module is secured to the steering wheel.
- Passenger inflator module is secured to the instrument panel.
- Left roof rail inflator module is secured to the left roof rail.
- Right roof rail inflator module is secured to the right roof rail.
- Put on safety glasses.
- Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
WARNING:
A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
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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.