Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION 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.
CAUTION: 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.
  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 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.
  4. Put on safety glasses.
  5. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
  6. CAUTION: 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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