Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front (Impala)

Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly. CAUTION: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 (Impala) . Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Impala) or Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Monte Carlo) . Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front (Impala) or Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo) . Remove the power seat switch knob. Refer to Knob Replacement - Power Seat Switch - Seat Cushion (Impala) or Knob Replacement - Power Seat Switch - Seat Cushion (Monte Carlo) . Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) or Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) . Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .
1	Cover, Seat Cushion Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Impala) or Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo) . Tip: Remove the seat cushion cover and pad as an assembly.
2	Retainer, Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence Sensor (Qty: 2)
3	Sensor, Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector.
4	Adjuster Assembly, Front Seat Refer to Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front (Impala) or Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo) .
5	Screw, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Module (Qty: 2) Tighten: 3 N.m (25 lb in)
6	Module, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector.