Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front

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Callout	Component Name
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. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Nut (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. 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 .

Callout

Component Name

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.

Preliminary Procedure

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

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Nut (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
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 .