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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Inflatable Side Impact Module to Seat Back Frame Screws
    GM1200424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING & STORAGE CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
    • The seat cushion frame
    • The seat recliner, if equipped
    • The seat adjuster
    • The seat back frame

    Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2  and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
  2. Remove the seat assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the seat back cover and pad to expose the inflator module mounting bolts and the wiring harness. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front in Seats.
  4. Remove the front seat back panel. Refer to Seat Back Panel Replacement - Front in Seats.
  5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the inflatable side impact module to the seat back frame.
  6. Remove the SIR wiring harness from the seat.
  7. Remove the side impact module.
  8. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
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