Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Impala) or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Monte Carlo) . Remove the seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Panel Replacement (Impala) or Front Seat Back Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
1	Nut, Side Impact Inflatable Restraint (Qty: 2) Tighten: 5 N.m (44 lb in)
2	Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Tip: 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Impala) or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Monte Carlo) .
Remove the seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Panel Replacement (Impala) or Front Seat Back Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) .

Nut, Side Impact Inflatable Restraint (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 5 N.m (44 lb in)

Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint
Tip:

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 .