Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

General Service Instructions
The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:
- Do not expose inflator modules to temperatures above 65°C (150°F).
- Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle.
- Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system.

Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 91 cm (3 ft) or greater:
- Inflatable restraint I/P module
- Inflatable restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint side impact modules
- Inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensors (SIS)
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil