Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 698

Fig. 89: View Of Dual Insulated Connector Wires
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

15. 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. 90: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

16. 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

Fig. 91: Routing Wires To Apply Power For Controlled Bag Deployment (Left )
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

17. Route the deployment harness out of the driver side of the vehicle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 92: Stripping Connector Wire Lead
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18. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner connector. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor

Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Regular Cab) or Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner
Replacement - Front (Extended Cab) or Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner
Replacement - Front (Crew Cab).

19. Cut the seat belt pretensioner connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of

wire at the connector.

20. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado