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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 STS 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    Warning: 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.

    2. Note: 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 or 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Warning: 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 and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    3. 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 and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  7. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  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.