General Service Instructions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 electronic frontal sensors (EFS)
- Inflatable restraint IP module
- Inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioners
- 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