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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage 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 7  or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
    2. Fig 1: View of Seat Belt Post Rear Cover and Front Section
    GM457177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
  3. Remove the seat belt post rear cover (1) from front section (2).
    4. Fig 2: View of Seat Back Cover
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  4. Partially remove the seat back cover (1). Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front in Seats.
  5. When the seat back cover is opened all the way, the 2 fasteners securing the side impact module to the seat will be exposed.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Fasteners To Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module
    GM457186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.
  6. Remove only the top and the bottom fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.
    7. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module To/From Seat
    GM457188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat (2).
  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 .
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
  10. Remove the electrical connector (5) from the side impact inflator module (1).
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