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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1227 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front
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Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front
GM1969505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
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.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
1 Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Nut (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. 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 .
RENDER: 1.0x

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