Deployment Outside Vehicle (Steering Wheel Module, I/P Module, and Side Impact Module)

Deploy the inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:

• Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the inflator module is malfunctioning.
• The inflator module is cosmetically damaged (scratched or ripped).
• The inflator module pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
• The inflator module connector is damaged.
• The inflator module connector terminals are damaged.

Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.

Tools Required

• J 38826  SIR Deployment Harness. See Special Tools .
• J 39401-B  SIR Deployment Fixture. See Special Tools .
• J 38826-25 Roof Rail Module Adapter
• J 38826-25 Side Impact Module Adapter
• J 38826-75 Steering Wheel Module Adapter
• J 38826-80 I/P Module Adapter

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module. Refer to the following:
   • If you are removing the steering wheel module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
   • If you are removing the instrument panel (I/P) module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Impala)  or Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
   • If you are removing a side impact module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo) .
   • If you are removing a roof rail module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement (Impala) .
Fig 1: Illustrating Proper Storage Of Inflator Module
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.