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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 DTS 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Object Number: 1609237 Size: MF

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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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .

1

Nut, Side Impact Inflatable Restraint (Qty: 2)

Tighten
5 N·m (44 lb in)

2

Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint

Tip

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. 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 .