Scrapping Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the pretensioner has been deployed. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner.
- After replacement of a pretensioner under warranty-The pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the original manufacturer of pretensioner.
- If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report related to the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241)-Do not alter the SIR system in any manner.
- If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the pretensioners-Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling procedures.