Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 693
Fig. 70: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
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53. 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 module deployment harness.
54. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires.
55. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires.
Fig. 71: View Of Proper Twisting Of Connector Wire Lead To Deployment Wire
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56. 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 &
Silverado
Fig. 72: Bending Twisted Connection Flat & Insulating With Tape
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57. Bend flat the twisted connection.
58. 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. 73: Taping Remaining Connector Wire Lead To Remaining Deployment Wire
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59. 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. 74: Locating Roof Rail Module Connector
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60. Connect the deployment harness to the roof rail module yellow connector.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado