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SMU - Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module Replacement

Subject:Side Impact Air Bag Inflator Module Replacement

Models:2000-2001 Buick Century, Regal
2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo



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, replace the following parts:

   • The seat back trim
   • The seat back pad
   • The seat back frame
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.