Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 690

35. Cut the yellow harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6 in) of wire at

the connector.

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

Fig. 60: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

37. 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 to fabricate the passenger deployment harness.

38. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires.

39. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.

IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags the

steering wheel module and I/P module will each have 4 wires.
Refer to Component Connector End Views for determining
high and low circuits.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 61: Twisting Connector Wire Leads (High Circuits) To Deployment Harness
Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

40. Twist together the 2 connector wire leads from the high circuits from both stages of the I/P

module to one set of deployment wires. Refer to Component Connector End Views in
order to determine the correct circuits.

41. Inspect that the 3-wire connection is secure.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Silverado