Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag

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 strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. 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 (Sedan with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (with W2E) .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5 N.m (44 lb in)
2	Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Procedure Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the seat back cushion cover and inflatable restraint module from the seat cushion frame as an assembly. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (with W2E) Remove the inflatable restraint module from the seat cover pocket. 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 strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

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 (Sedan with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (with W2E) .

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
5 N.m (44 lb in)

Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag

Procedure

Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the seat back cushion cover and inflatable restraint module from the seat cushion frame as an assembly. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Sedan without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe with AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Coupe without AHE)Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (with W2E)
Remove the inflatable restraint module from the seat cover pocket.
Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .