Hummer H3. Manual — part 601

Fig. 60: View Of Proper Handling Of Undeployed Inflator Module
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Take special care when handling or storing an undeployed inflator module. An inflator module
deployment produces a rapid generation of gas. This may cause the inflator module or an object
in front of the inflator module, to project through the air in the event of an unlikely deployment.

Dual Stage Inflator Module

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Dual stage inflator modules have two deployment stages. If stage 1 was used to deploy a dual
stage inflator module, stage 2 may still be active. Therefore, a deployed dual stage inflator
module must be treated as an active module. If disposal of a dual stage module is required, both
deployment loops must be energized to deploy the air bag.

Scrapping Procedure

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.

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
system and is subject to a preliminary investigation, do NOT alter the SIR 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.

Deployment Procedures

You can deploy the inflator module either inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used
depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the following procedures in order to
determine which will work best in a given situation:

Deployment Outside Vehicle - Steering Wheel Module, I/P Module and Roof Rail Module

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, scratched or ripped.

The inflator module pigtail is damaged.

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.

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.

2. Remove the ignition key.

3. Put on safety glasses.

4. Remove the inflator module.

If you are removing the steering wheel module, refer to Inflatable Restraint
Steering Wheel Module Replacement.

If you are removing the I/P module, refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel
Module Replacement.

If you are removing a roof rail module, refer to Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint
Module Replacement - Front.

CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of

personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator
module as normal shop waste. Undeployed inflator modules
contain substances that could cause severe illness or
personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during
disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely
dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to observe
the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal,
state or local laws.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage

Caution .

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Fig. 61: Illustrating Proper Storage Of Inflator Module
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5. Place the inflator module on a work bench, with the vinyl trim cover facing up and away

from the surface.

2007 Hummer H3

2007 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - H3