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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 STS 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling for driver's seat or SIR Disabling and Enabling for passenger seat.

    2. Important: Removal of the right or the left inflatable restraint side impact module uses the same procedure.

  2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
  3. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 792279 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the inflatable restraint side impact module bracket.
  5. Remove the module from the seat.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 792283 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the module.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install a new inflatable restraint side impact module bracket.

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

    Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, replace the inflator module bracket to the air bag. Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

  2. Install the 2 bracket mounting bolts to the module.

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


    Object Number: 792283 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact module.
  4. Install the CPA to the module electrical connector.
  5. Install the module to the seat.

    6. Object Number: 792279 Size: SH
  6. Install the 2 bolts (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact module.

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

  7. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling for driver's seat or SIR Disabling and Enabling for passenger seat.
  9. 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 .