Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

GENERAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:
- Do not expose inflator modules to temperatures above 65°C (150°F).
- Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle.
- Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system.

IMPORTANT: Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 91 cm (3 ft) or greater:
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
- Inflatable restraint I/P module.
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
- Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
- Inflatable restraint side impact modules.
- Inflatable restraint side impact sensors (SIS).