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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
  • Air bag deployment
  • Personal injury
  • Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
  • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
  • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove the front seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Locating Module Wiring Harnesses
    GM1959099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the module wiring harness (1), (2), (3) and (4) from the side of seat frame.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Retaining Nuts
    GM1959101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 bracket retaining nuts (1) holding the module (2) to the seat frame.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Module Wiring Harness
    GM1995408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the module wiring harness (1) from under the seat frame.
  10. 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 .