Air Bag Cushion Module: Remove & Replace

2016 Buick Encore Base, AWDSECTION Remove & Replace
Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
Cushion,Front,Driver Side,At Steering Wheel0.50.2B
Cushion,Front,Driver Side,Knee0.50.2B
Cushion,Front,Passenger Side,Lower,Knee0.40.2B
Cushion,Front,Passenger Side,UpperIncludes: R&I Instrument Panel and Console.5.13.1B
Passenger Presence System (PPS) ModuleIncludes: Calibration. Includes: R&I Seat.1.40.8B
Sensing & Diagnostic ModuleIncludes: Programming. Includes: R&I Console. Includes: R&I Shifter Assembly.1.30.8B
Side,Curtain Shield,BothIncludes: Lowering Headlining Assembly.4.0B
Side,Curtain Shield,One SideIncludes: Lowering Headlining Assembly.2.21.5B
Side,Seat,Front Seat,BothIncludes: R&I Seat.2.7B
Side,Seat,Front Seat,One SideIncludes: R&I Seat.1.50.9B
Side,Seat,Rear Seat,Both0.8B
Side,Seat,Rear Seat,One Side0.50.2B
Combination Procedure: INSTRUMENT PANEL: Replace:
2.5B
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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