Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 699

Fig. 93: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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21. Cut two 6.1 m (20 ft) deployment wires from a 0.8 mm (18 gage) or thicker multi-strand

wire. These wires will be used for the seat belt pretensioner deployment harness.

22. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.

23. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. The deployment

wires are to remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to
deploy the seat belt pretensioner.

Fig. 94: Twisting Together Connector Wire Lead To Deployment Wire

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

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24. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.

25. Inspect that the previous connection is secure.

Fig. 95: Identifying I/P Module Twisted Connection
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26. Bend flat the twisted connection.

27. Secure and insulate the connection using electrical tape.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 96: View Of Dual Insulated Connector Wires
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28. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining

deployment wire.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 97: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
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29. Connect the deployment harness to the seat belt pretensioner connector.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado