Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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WARNING: 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. WARNING: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly Procedure Remove the module out of the chute by removing it throught the bottom opening of the chute. When installing the airbag module into the seat trim cover chute, ensure there is no twisting of the chute by fitting the module studs and locator guide pin through the chute holes for proper alignment into the seat back frame. 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping . When replacing the inflatable restraint module, ensure the wire is secured inboard of the recline mechanism by utilizing the seat trim hook.

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Component Name

WARNING:

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.

WARNING:

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Procedure

Remove the module out of the chute by removing it throught the bottom opening of the chute.
When installing the airbag module into the seat trim cover chute, ensure there is no twisting of the chute by fitting the module studs and locator guide pin through the chute holes for proper alignment into the seat back frame.
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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .
When replacing the inflatable restraint module, ensure the wire is secured inboard of the recline mechanism by utilizing the seat trim hook.