Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 And Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . 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 Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Partially remove the seatback cushion cover to gain access to the side airbag. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
1	Front Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 4 N.m (36 lb in)
2	Front Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Disconnect the CPA connector from the airbag module. Disconnect the electrical harness and note the routing for the re-installation. Detach the two straps wrapping around the side airbag that are connected to the seatback cover. Note mounting and location of the side airbag module for re-installation. 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 .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

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 Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Partially remove the seatback cushion cover to gain access to the side airbag. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

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

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 4 N.m (36 lb in)

Front Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Disconnect the CPA connector from the airbag module.
Disconnect the electrical harness and note the routing for the re-installation.
Detach the two straps wrapping around the side airbag that are connected to the seatback cover.
Note mounting and location of the side airbag module for re-installation.
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 .