Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The seat cushion frame The seat recliner, if equipped The seat adjuster The seat back frame Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. WARNING: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement .
1	Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Tighten 3.5 N.m (31 lb in)
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module. 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .
Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement .

Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution

Tighten
3.5 N.m (31 lb in)

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module.
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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .