Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

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 front end sensor
- Inflatable restraint instrument panel (I/P) module
- Inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch
- Inflatable restraint roof rail module
- Inflatable restraint seat position switch (SPS)
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- Inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS)
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
- Seat belt pretensioner