Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo)

Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . 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. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Impala) or Front Seat Replacement - 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 Control Module References for programming and setup information.
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	Sensor, Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Tip: Note the routing of the wiring harness and connector location for installation. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3	Rivet, Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System (Qty: 2) Tip: Drill out the rivets from the top down to remove the module. Install new module with fasteners provided in the service kit.
4	Module, Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector.