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Interior/Restraints - R/H Air Bag Not Flush With Dash

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Bulletin No.: 06-09-41-004J

Date: November 06, 2009

Subject: Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush with Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs on Air Bag Panel or Replace Air Bag Door)

Models:
2006-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice
2006-2010 Pontiac G5
2007-2009 Saturn SKY
2007-2009 Opel GT
2007-2008 Daewoo G2X

]Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the parts list. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-004I (Section 09 - Restraints).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the air bag door does not sit flush with the instrument panel (dash pad) or that the door appears warped.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a trim locking tab that is not fully engaged in the instrument panel (dash pad).

Correction

Reposition the trim locking tabs on the air bag panel following the procedure below.

Important
This repair is for appearance reasons only and has no effect on the operation or performance of the air bag.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.





2. The locking tab will be bent upward. Using a plastic trim stick, gently move the panel up to expose the deformed locking tab.





3. Straighten the locking tab using the plastic trim stick.
4. Press down on the air bag panel to seat it in the correct position.
5. If the concern is still present with the air bag door, replace the air bag door. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Trim Cover Replacement in SI.

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For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table above.





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