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SMU - Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module Replacement

Subject:Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module Replacement

Models:1997-2001 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue,
1997-99 Buick Riviera
1997-01 Cadillac DeVille, Seville
1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture
1997-99 Oldsmobile Aurora, Eighty Eight
1997-2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
1997-2001 Pontiac Bonneville
1997-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
1999-2001 Pontiac Montana
2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL)
2000 Cadillac Escalade



This bulletin is being issued to add the following "Caution" statement to the Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module Replacement procedure in the SIR sub-section of the Service Manual. Please add this information to your Service Manual.

This information has been updated within SI2000. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please mark a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

When replacing a Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module on the above described vehicles, always refer to the following caution.

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