Campaign - Airbag Readiness Light/Service Airbag Message: Overview
CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONBulletin No.: 10085D
Date: February 03, 2011
Subject: 10085D - Airbag Readiness Light/Service Airbag Message - Replace Connectors
Models:
2008 Buick Enclave
2010 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 GMC Acadia
2010 Pontiac G6
2008 Saturn OUTLOOK
Supercede:
The Service Procedure in this bulletin has been revised. All vehicles will not require the replacement of the front seat-mounted side impact airbag connectors.Please discard all copies of bulletin 10085C, issued November 2010.
Condition
Certain 2008 model year Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles, and 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles may experience wear which could lead to corrosion in the connector terminal pins at the connection between the body main wiring harness and the front driver and passenger side impact air bag. Over time, the wear may result in a resistance value that sets a SERVICE AIR BAG System warning message in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The seat side impact air bag would continue to be fully functional. Over time, and if the SERVICE AIR BAG System DIC warning message is ignored, the resistance could increase to a level in which the seat side impact air bag may not deploy when commanded in a side impact crash.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the front seat-mounted side impact airbag connectors.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2008 model year Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles, and 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Required Field Actions section in the Global Warranty system. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports, or sent directly to export dealers. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Part Information
Parts required to complete this program are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
PN(s) 19118426 and 20968489 will not be eligible for RIM management.
* To obtain the Woven Polyester Electrical Tape (PET), contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENT (1-888-937-5368) and request the special order part number above.
Service Procedure
Replace Wire Harness Connector
2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Pontiac G6
Tools Required
- J 38125-7 Crimp Tool
- J 38125-6 Crimp Tool
Note
The service kit shown above is early production and does not contain the correct color wire seals. Replace connectors on both driver and passenger seats, then reroute and attach the harnesses to the seat using the service kit.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
Seat shown out-of-vehicle for illustration purposed
2. Disconnect connector C308 (1) from under the driver's seat cross-beam. The connector is accessible from the rear of the seat (2).
Note
Only use hand tools to remove the seat to the floor mounting bolts. If there are any problems with bolt removal, refer to Technical Service Bulletin 10-08-50-002.
3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in SI.
Note
Note the wire colors on the seat airbag harness and body harness. Ensure that the wire colors are matched when installing the new connector.
4. Cut both wires from the body harness connector and seat airbag harness connector as close to the connector housing (1) as possible to minimize wire length loss.
Note
The SIAB harness conduit is yellow on the Chevrolet Malibu. The SIAB harness conduit is black on the Pontiac G6.
5. Slide the conduit away and remove the tape (1).
Caution
Use caution when stripping insulation. Take care not to cut through the wire strands.
6. Slide the wire seals onto all four leads, back enough to enable removal of the insulation. Install the blue seals on the body harness and the white seals on the seat airbag harness. Strip the insulation off all four leads 5 mm (3/16 in). Align the seals with the wire insulation.
7. On the body harness, position two FEMALE terminals onto the wires. Caution must be used not to position the wire too far forward as it may interfere with the mating portion of the terminal. Crimp the terminals onto the bare wire using the J38125-7 crimp tool, Jaw E (1). Repeat the procedure using two MALE terminals on the seat airbag harness.
8. Position the wire seal to the terminal and crimp the seal and insulation using the J38125-6 crimp tool, Jaw 1 (1).
Warning
DO NOT use soldering equipment that is battery or electric powered. These types of soldering irons can induce voltage into the circuit, which may cause inflator module deployment and/or damage to electrical components. Use only the EL-28125-5 Ultra Torch or another butane fueled soldering iron when working on SIR circuits.
Note
Avoid getting solder on the terminal end or overheating the terminal.
9. Solder all four terminals at the wire crimp.
10. Slide the two seat airbag harness terminals through the opening of the orange connector position assurance (CPA) (1).
Note
Ensure that the appropriate wire colors match up (as noted in NOTE above Step 4) when the connection is made between the seat airbag harness and body harness.
11. Slide all four terminals (2) into the appropriate connector body as shown in the illustration. Install the blue terminal position assurance (TPA) devices onto the connector ends.
12. Install the gray connector clip onto the appropriate connector body.
13. Add NyoGel 760 lubricant (dielectric lubricant) to the terminals on both sides of the connections.
14. Wrap Woven Polyester Electrical Tape (PET) (preferred) or equivalent anti-abrasion tape or electrical tape around the two exposed wires on the seat harness for a length of 30 mm (1.2 in) from the back of the connector. Continue to wrap the tape around the back of the connector.
15. Slide the conduit back up. Wrap tape starting at the back of the connector and over the conduit for a length of 130 mm (5 in).
16. Tape on the gray clip at 110 mm (4.33 in) from the back of the connector. Note that the clip orientation should be in line with the retainer clip orientation on the connector.
17. Repeat the above procedure on the passenger seat.
Attach Driver's Side Harness to Seat
1. Insert the connector retainer clip into the rectangular attachment hole (1) on the driver seat as shown in the illustration.
2. Ensure that the service loop (2) faces towards the front of the seat.
3. Insert the taped-on gray clip into the round attachment hole (3) as shown in the illustration.
4. Attach the existing black clip to the new seat suspension location (4).
Attach Passenger Side Harness to Seat
1. Insert the connector retainer clip into the rectangular attachment hole (1) on the passenger seat as shown in the illustration.
2. Ensure that the service loop (2) faces towards the front of the seat.
3. Insert the taped-on gray clip into the round attachment hole (3) as shown in the illustration.
4. Attach the existing black clip to the new seat suspension location (4).
Reinstall Seats
1. Make the connections between the seat airbag harness and the body harness.
Note
Apply medium strength Loctite (blue) to bolts before installing.
2. Install both the driver and passenger seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in SI.
3. Move the seat to the maximum forward position and raise the seat to its maximum height.
4. Using a flash light, locate the air bag and body wire harnesses.
5. Secure the air bag harness (2) to the body harness (3) using a tie strap (4) as shown in the illustration. The air bag harness (2) is secured to the body harness (3) approximately 100 mm (3.9 in) from the back of the air bag connector (1).
6. Remove excess tie strap with wire cutters.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
8. Turn the ignition on and use the diagnostic tool to clear the SDM DTCs and verify that the issue has been corrected. If the code is still current, refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure found in SI.
2008 Model Year Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn OUTLOOK Vehicles Only
Note
The seat mounted side impact airbag connection to the body harness is located at the forward edge of the seat, below the plastic trim. The connectors are yellow. The body harness wires are exposed - running forward in the vehicle, down through the carpet cutout in the floor.
Note
DO NOT replace the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), side sensors or air bag modules.
Note
Both driver and passenger seats must be repaired when this concern occurs even if only one DTC code is set. The service kit contains sufficient components to repair both seat connectors.
Connector Replacement
Tools Required
- J-38125-7, Crimp Tool
- J-38125-6, Crimp Tool
Note
The service kit shown above includes harness and connector clips, which are not required in this installation.
Replace connectors on both driver and passenger seats, and then reposition the connectors following the steps below.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
Note
Only use hand tools to remove the seat to floor mounting bolts. If there are any problems with bolt removal, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 10-08-50-002.
2. Remove the driver's seat to floor mounting bolts. Loosen the seat from the front retainers and tilt it back to expose the underside of the seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in SI.
3. Disconnect the seat to body harness connector (1). Disconnect the seat airbag connector (2).
Note
Note the wire colors on the seat airbag harness and body harness. Ensure that the wire colors are matched when installing into the new connector.
4. Cut both wires from the body harness connector and seat airbag harness connector as close to the connector housing (1) as possible to minimize wire length loss. Slide the conduit away on the seat airbag harness and remove just enough tape on the body harness to access the wires to install the terminals and seals.
Note
Use caution when stripping insulation. Take care not to cut through the wire strands.
5. Slide the wire seals onto all four leads back enough to enable removal of the insulation. Install the blue seals (1) on the body harness and the white seals (2) on the seat airbag harness. Strip the insulation off all four leads 5 mm (3/16 in). Align the seals with the wire insulation.
6. On the body harness, position two FEMALE terminals onto the wires. Caution must be used not to position the wire too far forward as it may interfere with the mating portion of the terminal. Crimp the terminals on to the bare wire using the J- 38125-7 crimp tool, jaw E (1). Repeat the procedure using two MALE terminals on the seat airbag harness.
7. Position the wire seal to the terminal and crimp the seal and insulation using the J-38125-6 crimp tool, jaw 1 (1).
The completed terminal and seal should appear as shown above (body harness connector shown).
Note
Avoid getting solder on the terminal end or overheating the terminal.
Warning
DO NOT use soldering equipment that is battery or electric powered. These types of soldering irons can induce voltage into the circuit, which may cause inflator module deployment and/or damage to electrical components. Use only the EL-28125-5 Ultra Torch or another butane fueled soldering iron when working on SIR circuits.
8. Solder all four terminals at the wire crimp.
9. Slide the two body harness terminals through the opening of the orange connector position assurance (CPA) (1).
Note
Ensure that the appropriate wire colors match up (as noted in Step 4) when the connection is made between the seat airbag harness and body harness.
10. Slide all four terminals (2) into the appropriate connector body as shown above. Install the blue terminal position assurance (TPA) devices onto the connector ends.
11. Add NyoGel 760 Lubricant (dielectric lubricant), P/N 12377900 (in Canada, use P/N 10953529) (Saturn retailers, use P/N 12345579) to the terminals on both sides of the connections.
12. Wrap Woven Polyester Electrical Tape (PET) (preferred) or equivalent anti-abrasion tape or electrical tape around the two exposed wires on the body harness up to the back of the connector.
13. Reinstall the conduit on the seat airbag harness.
14. Repeat the above procedure on the passenger seat.
Reinstall Seats
1. Install both the driver and passenger seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in SI.
2. Reconnect the seat to body harness connector and the seat airbag connector.
Reroute Harness and Secure Connector
Follow the procedure below to re-route and attach the harness connector to the body harness bundle:
1. The original seat airbag connector was attached with a clip to the bottom of the seat (2) as shown above.
2. Using two wire ties, secure the seat airbag connector to the seat wire bundle as shown. Ensure that there is enough slack for full range of motion of the seat.
3. Inspect the wires through the full range of motion of the seat again as in Step 2. Ensure that the wires have been secured in an orientation that allows full seat motion with adequate clearance to the connectors and sufficient slack in the wires.
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
5. Turn the ignition on and use the diagnostic tool to clear the SDM DTCs and verify that the issue has been corrected. If the code is still current, refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure found in SI.
Courtesy Transportation - For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
Warranty Transaction Information
1. Submit a transaction using the table below.
* The amount identified in the Net Item column should represent the actual cost of the woven polyester electrical tape, required for the repair, if used, not to exceed $0.50 USD, $0.51 CAD.
Customer Notification - For US and Canada
General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included with this bulletin).
Customer Notification - For Export
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter.
Dealer Program Responsibility
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this program must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this program bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this program enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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