FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What is the installation procedure for the inflatable restraint IP module disable switch?
A:
The procedure is to connect the IP module switch electrical connector, install the IP module switch and the instrument panel trim bezel, and enable the SIR system.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the front seat side impact inflator module?
A:
The proper way is to remove the front seat, the seat back cover, the inflatable restraint side impact module retainer, the inflatable restraint side impact module wiring harness retaining clips and wiring harness, and the inflatable restraint side impact module.
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01/11/2022 Q: What components should be replaced after a collision involving frontal airbag deployment?
A:
You shall replace the inflatable restraint front-end sensors, the inflatable restraint IP module, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the inflatable restraint side impact module if deployed, and the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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01/11/2022 Q: What components should you inspect?
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You shall inspect mounting points and mounting hardware for the side impact module and SDM, and the components indicated above in accident with or without airbag deployment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be learned about while servicing the inflator module?
A:
The rapid expansion of gas involved with deploying an inflator module is very loud. You shall notify all people in the immediate area that an inflator module will be deployed. When the inflator module deploys, the deployment fixture may jump vertically.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required while servicing the inflator module?
A:
The tools required include J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness, J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture, and an appropriate pigtail adaptor.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when deploying an inflator module?
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The rapid expansion of gas involved with deploying an inflator module is very loud. You shall notify all people in the immediate area that an inflator module will be deployed.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when you are deploying an inflator module for disposal?
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When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, you shall perform the deployment procedures in the order listed.
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01/11/2022 Q: Under what conditions should you deploy the inflator modules inside of the vehicle when destroying the vehicle or when salvaging the vehicle for parts?
A:
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, and 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.
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01/11/2022 Q: Under what kinds of conditions should you not deploy an inflator module?
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The module is under such condition as after the replacement of an inflator module under warranty, the vehicle which is the subject of a product liability report (GM-1241) related to the SIR system, and the vehicle which is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules.
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