Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Restraints / Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.

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.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

Front Seat Back Trim

Front Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 4 N·m (36 lb in)

Front Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Tip

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering

Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction. Verify the following condi ...

Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF ...

Other materials:

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. WARNING SBZA does not detect vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may res ...

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have the RVC system. Read this entire section before using it. The RVC system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. WARNING The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object loc ...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
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