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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 384 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPINGDEPLOYMENT INSIDE VEHICLE-VEHICLE SCRAPPING PROCEDURES
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Deployment Inside Vehicle-Vehicle Scrapping Procedures

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Deployment Inside Vehicle-Vehicle Scrapping Procedures
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Deploy 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 its useful life.
  • Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident.
  • Irreparable damage occurs 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.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance (CPA) & Steering Wheel Module Yellow 4-Way Connector
    GM819731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the ignition key.
  3. Put on safety glasses.
  4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
  5. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module connector (2) located next to the steering column.
    6. Fig 2: Cutting The Steering Wheel Module Harness To Size
    GM39392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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