Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Scrapping Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Restraints / Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping / Scrapping Procedure

During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the pretensioner has been deployed. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner.

After replacement of a pretensioner under warranty. The pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the original manufacturer of pretensioner.
If the vehicle is the subject of a product liability report related to the SIR system and is subject to a preliminary investigation (GM-1241). Do not alter the SIR system in any manner.
If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the pretensioners. Follow the instructions in the campaign service bulletin for proper SIR handling procedures.

Deployment Procedures

The pretensioner can be deployed 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 Inside the Vehicle

Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping for deploying the pretensioner inside vehicle under vehicle scrapping procedure.

Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping

Special Tools EL-38826 SIR Deployment Harness EL-39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Warning: When you are carrying an undeployed seat belt ...

Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners

Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following: Using th ...

Other materials:

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the trunk deck trim cover (1). 3. Remove the bulb socket (2) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 6. Install the bulb socket by turni ...

Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver Side Show ...

Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Cruze - Right Side)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface section. Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...