Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 697
Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident.
Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft.
The vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as
opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.
Fig. 85: Stripping Connector Wire Lead
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Remove all loose objects from the front seats.
5. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner connector. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor
Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Regular Cab) or Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Replacement - Front (Extended Cab) or Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner
Replacement - Front (Crew Cab).
6. Cut the seat belt pretensioner harness connector out of the vehicle, leaving at least 16 cm (6
in) of wire at the connector.
7. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from each of the connector wire leads.
Fig. 86: Fabricating 20 Ft. Deployment Harness
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
8. 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 for the seat belt pretensioner deployment harness.
9. Strip 13 mm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
10. Twist together one end from each of the wires in order to short the wires. Deployment wires
shall remain shorted, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the
seat belt pretensioner.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 87: Twisting Together Connector Wire Lead To Deployment Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
11. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire.
12. Inspect that the previous connections is secure.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 88: Identifying I/P Module Twisted Connection
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
13. Bend flat the twisted connection.
14. 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