Scrapping Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed seat belt retractor pretensioner. Do not dispose of a live and undeployed seat belt pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the seat belt pretensioner has been deployed. The following information covers the proper procedures for disposing of a live and undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Do not deploy the seat belt retractor pretensioner in the following situations:

After replacement of a seat belt retractor pretensioner under warranty. The seat belt retractor pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the manufacturer.
If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report, GM1241, related to the SIR system or the seat belt system. If the vehicle is subject to the Product Liability report, do not alter the SIR or seat belt system in any manner.
If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the seat belt retractor pretensioners. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR handling procedures.