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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the J-clip from the lower rear seat back.
  4. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 628422 Size: SH
  5. Remove the air bag fasteners (1).
  6. Note the routing of the air bag wiring harness (2) and the retaining clip attachments within the driver seat.
  7. Remove the retaining clips on the air bag wiring harness from the driver seat frame.
  8. Gently pull the air bag wiring harness (2) up into the seat back while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
  9. Remove the air bag (3) from the seat back frame.

    10. 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.

  10. 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 and Scrapping .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 628422 Size: SH
  1. Install the driver side air bag (3) to the seat while guiding the air bag wiring harness (2) through the trim cup.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the air bag fasteners (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Gently pull the air bag wiring harness (2) down into the seat cushion while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
  4. Install the harness retaining clips to the seat frame.
  5. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
  6. Connect together the J-clip that is along the lower rear seat back.
  7. Install the driver seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .