Deployment Outside Vehicle - Steering Wheel Module and I/P Module

Tools Required

• J 38826  SIR Deployment Harness. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 39401-B  SIR Deployment Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• An appropriate pigtail adaptor

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, it is determined 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.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove the inflator module. Refer to the following:
   • When removing the steering wheel module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
   • When removing the I/P module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.