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:

Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interferenc ...

Rear Side Door Adjustment
Rear Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the rear door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the rear door. Adjust the rear door in order to obtain an even gap between the rear door and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the rocker pan ...

Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag under certain conditions. A label on the ...