Deployment Inside Vehicle - Vehicle Scrapping Procedure

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 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.

Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
5. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones .
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.
6. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow connector (4) located next to steering column (2).
Fig 2: Stripping SIR Wires
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IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags the steering wheel module and IP module will each have 4 wires and standard air bags will only have 2 wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  for determining high and low circuits.
7. Cut the yellow harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
8. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.
Fig 3: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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9. Cut 2 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the driver deployment harness.
10. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
11. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the inflator module.
Fig 4: Twisting Connector Wire Leads (High Circuits) To Deployment Harness Wire
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12. Twist together the two connector wire leads of the high circuits from both stages of the IP module to one of the deployment harness wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  in order to determine the correct circuits.
13. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.
Fig 5: Bending Twisted Connection Flat
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14. Bend flat the twisted connection.
Fig 6: Insulating Connection With Electrical Tape
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15. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
Fig 7: Twisting Connector Wire Leads (Low Circuits) To Deployment Harness Wire
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16. Twist together 2 connector wire leads of the low circuits from both stages of the steering wheel module to one sets of deployment wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  in order to determine the correct circuits.
17. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.
Fig 8: Bending Twisted Connection Flat
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18. Bend flat the twisted connection.
Fig 9: Insulating Connection With Electrical Tape
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19. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
Fig 10: Locating Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
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20. Connect the deployment harness to the steering wheel module in-line connector.
Fig 11: Routing Deployment Harness Out of Driver Side Of Vehicle
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21. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.
Fig 12: View Of Deployment Harness At Side Impact Module
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22. Disconnect the driver side impact module yellow connector (1) from the vehicle wiring harness (4) located under the driver seat.
Fig 13: Identifying Proper Stripping Of Connection Wire Leads
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23. Cut the 2 side impact module wires leading to the yellow harness connector, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
24. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the side impact module connector wire leads.
Fig 14: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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25. Cut 2 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the deployment harness.
26. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
27. Twist together 1 end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the side impact module.
Fig 15: View Of Twisted Connector Wire To Deployment Wire
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28. Twist together 1 connector wire lead to one deployment wire.
29. Inspect that the previous connection is secure.
Fig 16: Bending The Twisted Connection Flat & Insulating With Tape
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30. Bend flat the twisted connection.
31. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.
Fig 17: View Of Insulated Connector Wire To Deployment Wire
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32. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.
33. Connect the deployment harness to the side impact module - LF.
Fig 18: Routing Deployment Harness Out of Driver Side Of Vehicle
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34. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.
Fig 19: Identifying Inflatable Restraint IP Module Connector
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35. Disconnect the IP module yellow harness connector (2) above passenger side sound insulator.
Fig 20: Stripping SIR Wires
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IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags the IP module will each have 4 wires and standard air bags will only have 2 wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  for determining high and low circuits.
36. Cut the yellow harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
37. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.
Fig 21: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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38. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used to fabricate the passenger deployment harness.
39. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
40. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.
Fig 22: Twisting Connector Wire Leads (High Circuits) To Deployment Harness Wire
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41. Twist together the two connector wire leads of the high circuits from both stages of the IP module to one of the deployment harness wires. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  in order to determine the correct circuits.
42. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.
Fig 23: Bending Twisted Connection Flat
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43. Bend flat the twisted connection.
Fig 24: Insulating Connection With Electrical Tape
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44. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
Fig 25: Twisting Connector Wire Leads (Low Circuits) To Deployment Harness Wire
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45. Twist together the two connector wire leads of the low circuits from both stages of the IP module to the deployment harness wire. Refer to SIR Connector End Views  in order to determine the correct circuits.
46. Inspect that the 3 wire connection is secure.
Fig 26: Bending Twisted Connection Flat
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47. Bend flat the twisted connection.
Fig 27: Insulating Connection With Electrical Tape
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48. Secure and insulate the 3 wire connection to deployment harness using electrical tape.
49. Connect the deployment harness to the IP module in-line connector.
Fig 28: Routing Deployment Harness Out Of Passenger Side Of Vehicle
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50. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.
Fig 29: Identifying Passenger Side Impact Module Yellow Connector
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51. Disconnect the passenger side impact module yellow connector (1) from the vehicle wiring harness (4) located under the passenger seat.
Fig 30: Identifying Proper Stripping Of Connection Wire Leads
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52. Cut the two side impact module wires leading to the yellow harness connector, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at the connector.
53. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the side impact module connector wire leads.
Fig 31: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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54. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand wire. Use these wires to fabricate the deployment harness.
55. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
56. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the side air bag module.
Fig 32: View Of Proper Twisting Of Connector Wire Lead To Deployment Wire
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57. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.
58. Inspect that the previous connection is secure.
Fig 33: Bending Twisted Connection Flat & Insulating With Tape
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59. Bend flat the twisted connection.
60. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.
Fig 34: Taping Remaining Connector Wire Lead To Remaining Deployment Wire
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61. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.
62. Connect the deployment harness to the side impact module - RF.
Fig 35: Routing Deployment Harness Out Of Passenger Side Of Vehicle
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63. Route the deployment harness out of the passenger side of the vehicle.
64. Completely cover the windshield and front door window openings with a drop cloth.
65. Stretch out all of the deployment harness wires on the left and right side of the vehicle to their full length.
66. Deploy each deployment loop one at a time.
67. Place a power source, 12 V minimum/2 A minimum, i.e., a vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the harnesses.
68. Separate the one set of wires and touch the wires ends to the power source in order to deploy the inflator modules, doing one module at a time.
69. Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source and twist the wire ends together.
70. Continue the same process with the remaining deployment harnesses that are available.
71. Remove the drop cloth from the vehicle.
72. Disconnect all harnesses from the vehicle.
73. Discard the harnesses.
74. Scrap the vehicle in the same manner as a non-SIR equipped vehicle.
75. If one or all of the inflator modules did not deploy, perform the following steps to remove the undeployed module(s) from the vehicle:
    • If the steering wheel module did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Aztek)  or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Rendezvous) .
    • If the IP module did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Rendezvous)  or Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Aztek) .
    • If the side impact module - LF did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - LH .
    • If the side impact module - RF did not deploy, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - RH .
76. Call Technical Assistance Group.