Deployment Outside Vehicle (Steering Wheel Module, I/P Module, and Side Impact Module): Notes

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, you determine that the inflator module is malfunctioning.
• The inflator module is cosmetically damaged like scratched or ripped.
• The inflator module pigtail is damaged if equipped.
• 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.