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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 210 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:
  • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
  • Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.

When storing an undeployed inflator module:
  • Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
  • Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment.
  • When storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the air bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Lay the column on its side.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7  or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
    CAUTION: 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.
  2. If the air bag has been deployed, visually inspect seat and replace any damaged parts. Refer to Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front (Without AJ7) or Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front (With AJ7) in Seats.
  3. Remove enough of the seat back cover to gain access to the inflator module mounting nuts. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front (With AJ7) or Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front (Without AJ7) in Seats.
  4. Remove the mounting nuts (1) from the inflator module.
    Fig 1: View Of Inflator Module
    GM834267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inflator module from the seat back frame (2).
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the inflator module electrical connector (2).
    Fig 2: Locating Inflator Module Electrical Connector
    GM834212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the inflator module (1).
  8. Remove the inflator module (1) from the vehicle.
  9. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
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