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1998 Buick Riviera

General Motors (1988-04)

1998 Buick RivieraSECTION General Motors (1988-04)
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
APPLICATION

Make/Model Year Location Table
Achieva 1998 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996-97 D-P General Motors-1 
  1994-95 DS General Motors-2 
Alero 1999-04 D-P General Motors-14 
Allante 1993 DS General Motors-5 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-6 
Astro 2004 D-P General Motors-31 
  1997-03 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
  1993-95 DS General Motors-2 
Aurora (w-dual-stage) 2001-03 D-P2, SI General Motors-22 
Aurora (w-single-stage) 2001 D-P, SI General Motors-22 
  1996-99 D-P General Motors-1 
  1995 D-P General Motors-2 
Avalanche 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
Aveo 2004 D-P, SI General Motors-36 
Aztek 2004 D-P, SI General Motors-33 
  2001-03 D-P, SI General Motors-22 
Beretta 1993-96 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-5 
Blazer 1998-04 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-97 DS General Motors-2 
Bonneville 2001-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-22 
  2000 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-16 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
Bonneville SE-SSE 1992-93 DS General Motors-2 
Bonneville SSE-SSEi 1992-93 D-P General Motors-2 
Bravada 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
  1998-01 D-P General Motors-15 
  1996-97 DS General Motors-2 
C-K Pickup 1997-01 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 
Camaro 1997-02 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
  1993-95 D-P General Motors-2 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-5 
Canyon 2004 D-P2, HI General Motors-24 
Caprice 1995-96 D-P General Motors-3 
  1994 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-6 
Catera 1997-01 D-P, SI General Motors-17 
  1997 D-P General Motors-17 
Cavalier 2003-04 D-P, SI General Motors-14 
  1998-02 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996-97 D-P General Motors-1 
  1995 D-P General Motors-3 
Century 2000-04 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-14 
  1993-96 DS General Motors-2 
Chevy Van (early design) 1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
Chevy Van (new design) 1997-98 D-P General Motors-16 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
Classic 2004 D-P General Motors-14 
Colorado 2004 D-P2, HI General Motors-24 
Concours 1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
Corsica 1993-96 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-5 
Corvette 1997-04 D-P General Motors-14 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-3 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-5 
  1990 DS General Motors-7 
CTS 2003-04 D-P2, HI, SI General Motors-27 
Custom Cruiser 1991-92 DS General Motors-6 
Cutlass 1997-99 D-P General Motors-14 
Cutlass Ciera 1993-96 DS General Motors-2 
Cutlass Supreme 1997 D-P General Motors-14 
  1995-96 D-P General Motors-4 
  1994 DS General Motors-2 
Delta 88 1988-91 DS General Motors-8 
Deville 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-21 
  2000-01 D-P, SI General Motors-21 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
D-P

Driver's & Passenger's Side

D-P2

Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

DS

Driver's Side

HI

Head Impact

KI

Knee Impact

SI

Side Impact

PS2

Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

APPLICATION

Make/Model Year Location Table
DeVille-Concours D'Elegance 1997-99 D-P, SI General Motors-18 
DeVille-Fleetwood 1992 DS General Motors-2 
  1989-91 DS General Motors-6 
Eighty Eight-Royal-LS 1997-99 D-P General Motors-16 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1992 DS General Motors-6 
Eldorado 2000-02 D-P General Motors-23 
  1993-99 D-P General Motors-2 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-6 
Envoy 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
  1998-00 D-P General Motors-15 
Escalade 2002-04 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  2000 D-P General Motors-15 
Escalade EXT 2002-03 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
Express (w-dual-stage) 2003-04 D-P2 General Motors-16 
Express (w-single-stage) 1997-04 D-P General Motors-16 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
Firebird 1997-02 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
  1993-95 D-P General Motors-2 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-5 
Fleetwood Brougham 1993-96 D-P General Motors-2 
Grand Am 1998-04 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996-97 D-P General Motors-1 
  1994-95 DS General Motors-2 
Grand Prix 2004 D-P2, HI, SI General Motors-27 
  1997-03 D-P General Motors-14 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-4 
GTO 2004 D-P General Motors-35 
HUMMER H2 2004 D-P General Motors-32 
  2003 D-P General Motors-29 
Impala 2001-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
  2000 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
Impala SS 1995-96 D-P General Motors-3 
  1994 D-P General Motors-2 
Intrigue 1998-02 D-P General Motors-14 
Jimmy 1998-01 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-97 DS General Motors-2 
LeSabre 2001-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-22 
  2000 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-16 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1992 DS General Motors-6 
Lumina 1997-01 D-P General Motors-14 
  1995-96 D-P General Motors-4 
Lumina APV 1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
LSS 1997-99 D-P General Motors-16 
  1996 D-P General Motors-2 
Malibu 2004 D-P2, SI General Motors-34 
  1997-03 D-P General Motors-14 
Metro & Firefly (Canadian) 1995-01 D-P General Motors-9 
  1993 DS General Motors-9 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-11 
Montana 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
  1999-01 D-P, SI General Motors-14 
Monte Carlo 2001-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
  2000 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-14 
  1995-96 D-P General Motors-4 
Ninety Eight Regency 1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-6 
  1989-90 DS General Motors-8 
Park Avenue 2000-04 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
Park Avenue-Ultra 1997-99 D-P General Motors-19 
  1994-96 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-6 
Prizm 1998-02 D-P, SI General Motors-17 
  1994-97 D-P General Motors-10 
  1993 DS General Motors-10 
Rally-Vandura 1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
Rainier 2004 D-P2, General Motors-24 
Regency 1997-98 D-P General Motors-16 
Reatta 1990-91 DS General Motors-6 
D-P

Driver's & Passenger's Side

D-P2

Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

DS

Driver's Side

HI

Head Impact

KI

Knee Impact

SI

Side Impact

PS2

Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

APPLICATION

Make/Model Year Location Table
Regal 2000-04 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-14 
  1995-96 D-P General Motors-4 
  1994 DS General Motors-2 
Rendezvous 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-22 
Riviera 1996-99 D-P General Motors-1 
  1995 D-P General Motors-2 
  1990-93 DS General Motors-6 
Roadmaster 1995-96 D-P General Motors-3 
  1994 D-P General Motors-2 
  1993 DS General Motors-2 
  1991-92 DS General Motors-6 
S10 Pickup 1998-04 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-97 DS General Motors-2 
Safari 2004 D-P General Motors-31 
  1997-03 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
  1993-95 DS General Motors-2 
Saturn Coupe 1995-99 D-P General Motors-12 
  1992-94 DS General Motors-13 
Saturn ION 2003-04 D-P, HI General Motors-30 
Saturn L-Series 2002-04 D-P, HI General Motors-25 
  2001 D-P, HI General Motors-25 
  2000 D-P General Motors-25 
Saturn S-Series 2002 D-P, HI General Motors-26 
  2001 D-P, HI General Motors-26 
  2000 D-P General Motors-26 
Saturn VUE 2004 D-P2, HI General Motors-30 
  2002-03 D-P, HI General Motors-25 
Saturn Sedan 1995-99 D-P General Motors-12 
  1992-94 DS General Motors-13 
Saturn Wagon 1995-99 D-P General Motors-12 
  1993-94 DS General Motors-13 
Savana (w-dual-stage) 2003-04 D-P2 General Motors-16 
Savana (w-single-stage) 1997-04 D-P General Motors-16 
  1996 D-P General Motors-1 
Seville 1998-04 D-P, SI General Motors-21 
  1993-97 D-P General Motors-2 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-6 
Sierra (w-dual-stage) 2003-04 D-P2 General Motors-20 
Sierra (w-single-stage) 2001-04 D-P General Motors-20 
  1997-00 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 
Silhouette 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
  1998-01 D-P, SI General Motors-14 
  1997 D-P General Motors-14 
  1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
Silverado (w-dual-stage) 2003-04 D-P2 General Motors-20 
Silverado (w-single-stage) 2003-04 D-P General Motors-20 
  2001-02 D-P General Motors-20 
  1999-00 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 
Skylark 1998 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996-97 D-P General Motors-1 
  1994-95 DS General Motors-2 
Sonoma 1998-04 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-97 DS General Motors-2 
Sportvan 1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
SRX 2004 D-P2, HI, SI General Motors-27 
SSR 2003-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-37 
Storm 1993 DS General Motors-9 
  1990-92 DS General Motors-11 
Suburban 2003-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
  2000-02 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 
Sunfire 1998-04 D-P General Motors-14 
  1996-97 D-P General Motors-1 
  1995 D-P General Motors-3 
Tahoe 2003-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
  2000-02 D-P, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 
Toronado 1990-92 DS General Motors-6 
Tracker 1996-04 D-P General Motors-9 
Trailblazer 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
       
Trans Sport 1998 D-P, SI General Motors-14 
  1997 D-P General Motors-14 
  1994-96 DS General Motors-2 
D-P

Driver's & Passenger's Side

D-P2

Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

DS

Driver's Side

HI

Head Impact

KI

Knee Impact

SI

Side Impact

PS2

Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

APPLICATION

Make/Model Year Location Table
Vibe 2003-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-28 
Venture 2002-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-24 
  1998-01 D-P, SI General Motors-14 
  1997 D-P General Motors-14 
XLR 2004 D-P2, SI General Motors-27 
Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali 2000-04 D-P2, SI General Motors-20 
  1997-99 D-P General Motors-15 
  1995-96 DS General Motors-2 

D-P-Driver's & Passenger's Side D-P2-Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage) DS-Driver's Side HI-Head Impact KI-Knee Impact SI-Side Impact PS2-Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

General Motors-1

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Forward discriminating sensor(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage(2); Instrument panel magnesium beam(3); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Forward discriminating sensor(1); Instrument panel braces(3); Instrument panel magnesium beam(4); Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points(4); Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area od accident damage (without deployment)(2); SIR coil assembly; Steering column(4); Any sensor which the Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.; On Chevrolet Express Van & GMC Savana only, check for excessive gaps between dash trim panels following manufacturer's instructions. If gaps are excessive, replace instrument panel magnesium beam.;
(1) Except Camaro, Firebird and 1996-99 Aurora and Rivera.
(2) 1996-98 Aurora and Riviera only.
(3) Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
(4) If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
General Motors-2

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensors in area of accident damage; Instrument panel upper trim panel(1); Instrument panel assembly(2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel(3); Any sensor which the Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) or Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) 1996-99 Eldorado.
(2) 1997-99 Eldorado. Replace if passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
(3) 1995 Aurora, Bonneville, Concours, DeVille, Eighty Eight, Eldorado, LeSabre, Ninety Eight, Park Avenue, Riviera, Seville, and 1995-96 Fleetwood.
General Motors-3

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; All sensors; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Skid plate-skid bar assembly(1); Steering column; Steering wheel(2); Any sensor which the Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) 1996 Corvette only.
(2) Cavalier, Corvette and Sunfire only.
General Motors-4

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Anti-theft module (if equipped); Sensing & Diagnostic Monitor (SDM)(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Anti-theft module bracket (if equipped); Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering wheel; Any sensor which the Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) Replace SDM if called for after completing test procedure for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 51.
General Motors-5

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Passenger compartment discriminating sensor(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel(2); Wiring harness; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) Beretta and Corsica only.
(2) Corvette only.
General Motors-6

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed Air bag modules; Dual sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel lower trim(1); Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Wiring harness; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) LeSabre and Park Avenue only.
General Motors-7

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Front discrimination sensors; SIR coil assembly; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Wiring harness; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
General Motors-8

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Passenger Compartment Sensor-Diagnostic Module (PCSDM) or SIR control module; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Wiring harness; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
General Motors-9

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(1); Sensors in area of accident damage(2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment)(2); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) 1996-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) and 1996-04 Tracker only.
(2) 1995-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) only.
General Motors-10

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Center sensor assembly; Forward sensors(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Center sensor assembly(2); Forward sensors(1), (2); Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
(1) Except 1996-97 models.
(2) Without deployment only.
General Motors-11

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Passenger compartment discriminating sensor; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.;
General Motors-12

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam; Side impact sensor(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; SIR coil assembly(3); Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor(2); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering column foam energy absorber(4); Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) On side of impact.
(2) Replace sensor if near accident damage area.
(3) If frontal air bags deploy.
(4) 1996-01 models only.
General Motors-13

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensors in area of accident damage; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Any sensor which DERM indicates as bad; Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Instrument panel moulding attachments; Knee bolster; Resistor module; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
General Motors-14

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Theft deterrent module(2); Side impact inflator module>> (3); Side impact sensor(3); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam(1); Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner(1); Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) If equipped.
(2) Cutlass Supreme, Lumina and Monte Carlo only.
(3) On side of impact, if equipped.
General Motors-15

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor(s); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Side impact inflator module(s)(1)>,> (2); Side impact sensor(1)>,> (2); Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)(3); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat belts & mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) If equipped.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) 2003-04 Blazer (Jimmy Canadian), S-10 & Sonoma.
General Motors-16

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Front end discriminating sensor(s)(1); Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Instrument panel support (magnesium beam)(2); Front end discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate(3); Instrument panel knee bolsters(4); Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column(4); Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; On Chevrolet Express Van & GMC Savana only, check for excessive gaps between dash trim panels following manufacturer's instructions. If gaps are excessive, replace instrument panel magnesium beam.;
(1) 2001-04 Express & Savana.
(2) 1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
(3) Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS and Regency only.
(4) If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on 1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only. Replace knee bolsters only on 2002 Express Van and GMC Savana.
General Motors-17

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensors(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s)(2), (3); Side impact sensor & mounting bracket(2); Door harness, door seal & seat(2); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam(4); Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Seat belt pretensioners; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) 2001-02 Prizm.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) All 1997 Cateras built between VIN breakpoints VR138015-VR199999 were produced with electronics, wiring and VIN "4" for side impact inflator modules but were not programmed or equipped with side impact inflator modules. DO NOT attempt to modify system or add side impact inflator modules. Refer to service bulletin No. 01-09-41-006, dated September, 2001. All other items apply.
(4) On Prizm and 2001 Catera.
General Motors-18

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Door assembly(1); Door trim panel(1); Instrument panel assembly(2); Instrument panel upper trim panel; Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s)(1); Side Impact Sensing Module (SISM)(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Front discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel knee bolsters & mounting points; Instrument panel mounting points & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Passenger side air bag module mounting points; Side impact inflator module(s) mounting points; Side Impact Sensing Module(s) (SISM) mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) On side of impact.
(2) If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
General Motors-19

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Instrument panel cross car beam(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(2); Upper instrument panel pad; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters & mounting points; Instrument panel mounting points & brackets; Passenger-side air bag module mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Steering Column; Steering column support bracket; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
(2) If in area of accident damage.
General Motors-20

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(2); Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s)(3)>,> (4); Side Impact Sensor (SIS)(3)>,> (4); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Seat back trim, pad & frame (if side impact inflator module deployed)(5); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam(4); Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Passenger Presence System(4); Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner(4); Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering Column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) 2001-04 models, if equipped. Also known as Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS).
(2) On 2001-04 Impala & Monte Carlo, SDM has ability to command 3 side impact air bag deployments before replacement is necessary. On all other models, SDM must be replaced after each front or side impact air bag deployment.
(3) On side of impact.
(4) If equipped.
(5) 2000-04 Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal only.
General Motors-21

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed side impact inflator module(s)(1)>,> (2); Side Impact Sensor (SIS) & mounting bracket(1); Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS)(4); Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)(4); Deployed seat belt pretensioners(5); Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)(6); Door harness, door seal & seat; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner(3); Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Seat belt pretensioners; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) On side of impact.
(2) Including rear seat air bag on 2000-04 DeVille.
(3) If equipped.
(4) 2002-04 Deville
(5) 2002-04 Deville and Seville with front or side impact air bag deployment.
(6) 2002-04 Deville following front air bag deployment.
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Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed side impact inflator module(s)(1)>,> (2); Side Impact Sensor (SIS) & mounting bracket>> (1)>,> >> (2)(3); Deployed seat belt pretensioners>> (2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Electronic Frontal Sensor(s) (EFS)(2)>,> (4); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat back trim & seat back pad(5); Seat recliner(2); Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) On side of impact.
(2) If equipped.
(3) Replace bracket if damaged or bent.
(4) Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS) is also referred to as front end discriminating sensor.
(5) 2001-02 Aztek & 2002-04 Rendezvous.
General Motors-23

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front sensor (front end discriminating sensor); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced. If mounting points are damaged, repair or replace.;
General Motors-24

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS)(1),(2); Deployed seat belt pretensioners(3)>,> (5); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed head impact air bag modules>> (4), (5); Deployed side impact air bag modules>> (4), (5); Side Impact Sensor (SIS)(4); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)(6); Passenger-side air bag module bracket (7); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner(5); Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Following frontal impact.
(2) If equipped with dual-stage air bag modules.
(3) Following frontal impact or side impact on side of impact.
(4) On side of impact.
(5) If equipped.
(6) 2002-04 Bravada, Envoy & Trailblazer, 2004 Canyon, Colorado & Rainier.
(7) 2004 Canyon & Colorado, if passenger-side air bag module has deployed.
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Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam(1); Side impact sensor(2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Cross car beam; Headliner; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats and mounting points; Side impact sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) 2000-02 L-Series, following frontal air bag deployment.
(2) On side of impact.
General Motors-26

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Side impact sensor(2); Headliner(3); Windshield garnish moulding and fasteners(3); Curtain module trim channel(3); Striker trim cover and fasteners(3); Cross car beam; Curtain air bag modulate tether hook and loop fasteners; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Instrument panel mounting attachments; Interior trim components, fasteners, sun visors and coat hooks; Knee bolster; Seats and seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Side Impact Sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Striker trim cover brackets; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Following frontal air bag deployment.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) Following head impact air bag deployment.
General Motors-27

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end sensor(s); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed seat belt pretensioners(1); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor(2); Side impact air bag module bracket(3); Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Roof & headliner mounting points; Seats & mounting points; Side impact sensors; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following a frontal impact & deployment. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following a side impact & deployment.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) Replace side impact air bag module bracket following side impact air bag module deployment on 2004 SRX.
General Motors-28

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensors; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor(1); Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & mounting points; Side impact sensors; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) On side of impact.
General Motors-29

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
General Motors-30

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Cross car beam(1); Side impact sensor(2); Deployed seat belt pretensioners(3); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(4); Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seats and mounting points; Seat belt pretensioner; Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Seat belts & mounting points; Side impact sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) 2003-04 ION, following frontal air bag deployment.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) Replace seat belt pretensioner following frontal air bag module deployment or on side of impact following head impact air bag module deployment.
(4) SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner or one frontal or head impact air bag module deployment before replacement.
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Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coil; Front end discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; Replace sensors in area of accident damage;
General Motors-32

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coil; Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; Replace sensors in area of accident damage;
General Motors-33

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed seat belt pretensioners(1); Side Impact Sensor (SIS)(2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module.
(2) On side of impact.
General Motors-34

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front impact sensors; Deployed seat belt pretensioners(1); Side Impact Sensor (SIS)(2); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(3); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Roof & headliner mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module.
(2) On side of impact.
(3) SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner deployment events, or one air bag module deployment event before replacement.
General Motors-35

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Instrument panel trim pad & passenger-side air bag module opening trim cover; Passenger-side instrument panel bracket & brace assembly; Deployed seat belt pretensioners(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coil assembly; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assembly; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following side impact.
General Motors-36

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)(1); SIR coil assembly; SIR wiring harness; Instrument panel braces & brackets; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assembly; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) If air bag modules have not deployed, SDM can sustain 5 seat belt pretensioner deployments before replacement is required.
General Motors-37

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Deployed seat belt pretensioners(1)(2); Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS)(1); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side Impact Sensor (SIS)(3); SIR coil assembly; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assembly; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.;
(1) Following frontal impact.
(2) Following side impact on side of impact.
(3) On side of impact
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