Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 689

Fig. 53: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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25. 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 roof rail air bag deployment harness.

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

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

Fig. 54: View Of Proper Twisting Of Connector Wire Lead To Deployment Wire
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28. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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Fig. 55: Bending Twisted Connection Flat & Insulating With Tape
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29. Bend flat the twisted connection.

30. 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. 56: Taping Remaining Connector Wire Lead To Remaining Deployment Wire
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31. Twist together, bend, and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining

deployment wire.

32. Connect the deployment harness to the yellow connector of the roof rail module.

Fig. 57: Routing The Deployment Harness Out Of The Vehicle's Driver Side
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33. 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