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2005 Chevrolet Impala

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module

Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 .

Caution

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, replace the following parts:

The seat back trim

The seat back pad
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

2. If the air bag has been deployed, replace the seat back trim, the seat back pad, and the seat back
frame Refer to Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front in Seats.
3. Remove the seat back cover, as needed. The head restraint does not need to be removed. Refer to
Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front in Seats.
 4. Remove the driver side air bag fasteners (2).
5. Note the routing of the air bag wiring harness (4) and the retaining clip attachments within the
driver seat.
6. Remove the wiring harness (4) retaining clips from the driver seat frame.
7. Gently pull the pigtail harness up into the seat cushion and the seat back, while guiding the harness
through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
8. Remove the module (1) from the driver seat back frame.
9. 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 .

Installation Procedure

1. Install the module (1) to the seat while guiding the pigtail harness through the trim cup.

Notice

Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part
number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of
thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These
coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the
correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage
to parts and systems.

2. Install the driver side air bag fasteners (2).

Tighten
 Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Gently pull the wiring harness (4) down into the seat cushion while guiding the harness through
the wire triangle of the seat frame.
4. Install the harness retaining clips to the seat frame.
5. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front in Seats.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 .

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2005 Chevrolet Impala