Scrapping Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2007 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will require the disposal of a live and undeployed inflator module. Do not dispose a live and undeployed inflator module through normal disposal channels until the inflator module has been deployed. If scrapping a deployed dual stage inflator module, both stages must be energized. The following information covers the proper procedures for disposing of a live and undeployed inflator module. Do not deploy the inflator module in the following situations:
- After replacement of an inflator module under warranty-The inflator module may need to be returned undeployed to the manufacturer.
- If the vehicle is the subject of a product liability report, GM-1241, related to the SIR or seat belt system-When a vehicle is the subject of a 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 inflator modules-Follow the instructions in the campaign service bulletin for proper SIR handling procedures.