Part Description: Sensor Asm-Inflator Restraint Side Imp
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FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What components need to be replaced after a collision involving side airbag deployment?
A:
You will need to replace inflatable restraint side impact sensors (SIS), left/right, on the side of the impact, inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), and inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioners.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What's the disabling procedure for the airbag fuse?
A:
You will need to turn the steering wheel to point the vehicle's wheels straight ahead, place the ignition in the OFF position, locate and remove the fuse supplying power to the SDM, then wait 1 minute before working on the system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What's the disabling procedure for the negative battery cable?
A:
You will need to turn the steering wheel to point the vehicle's wheels straight ahead, place the ignition in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and wait 1 minute before working on the system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What's the enabling procedure for the airbag fuse?
A:
You will need to turn the steering wheel to point the vehicle's wheels straight ahead, install the fuse(s) supplying the power to the SDM, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, perform the diagnostic system to check the vehicle to see if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What's the enabling procedure for the negative battery cable?
A:
You will need to place the ignition in the OFF position, connect the negative battery cable to the battery, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and then the AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF, then perform the diagnostic system to check the vehicle to see if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What should be done before removing the tire pressure sensor?
A:
You will need to raise and support the vehicle.
Q: How do you remove the power seat switch?
A:
You can remove the seat's outer finish panel, then release the switch from the finished panel, remove the switch, and lastly disconnect the electrical connector to the lumbar switch.