Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Impact Inflator Module Replacement. Buick LeSabre 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Impact Inflator Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

•	Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module

•	Make sure the bag opening points away from you

When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

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.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
Move the seat to the full forward position.
Remove the seat belt post rear cover (1) from the front section (2).

Reach under the seat and locate the zipper (1).
Unzip the seat cushion cover from the bottom to the top. When unzipped completely, two fasteners holding the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module to the seat will be exposed.

Important: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If the center fastener is removed, the side air bag may deploy improperly, requiring unnecessary air bag system repairs.

Remove the top and the bottom fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.

Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat (2).
Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
Remove the electrical connector (5) from the side impact inflator module (1).

Installation Procedure

Important: After a deployment or replacement, replace both retainer fasteners (3, 6) to insure proper inflator module positioning.

Install a new retainer push-in fastener (6) to the i side impact inflator module (1).
Install a new retainer fastener (3) to the seat (2).
Install the electrical connector (5) to the side impact inflator module (1).
Install the CPA (4) to the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
Install the side impact inflator module (1) to the seat (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the two fasteners (1) to the side impact inflator module.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Pull the zipper (1) from the top to the bottom of the seat cushion cover.

Install the seat belt post rear cover (1) to the front section (2).
Install the seat to the original position.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
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, Shipping, and Scrapping .