Rear Door Locks/Rear Windows/Courtesy Lamps/Rear Speakers Inoperative, Blown Fuse, SIR DTC Codes (Inspect/Repair, Wrap Wire Harness)
| Subject: | Rear Door Locks/Rear Windows/Courtesy Lamps/Rear Speakers Inoperative, Blown Fuse, SIR DTC Codes (Inspect/Repair, Wrap Wire Harness) |
| Models: | 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado (Crew Cab Only), Suburban, Tahoe |
| 2007 GMC Sierra (Crew Cab Only), Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL |
Condition
Some customers may comment on one or all of the following conditions:
| • | Rear door locks inoperative |
| • | Rear windows inoperative |
| • | Door courtesy lamps inoperative or stay on at times |
| • | Rear speakers inoperative |
| • | Any fuse (related to the rear doors) that is blown/shorted |
| • | SIR codes related to the pretensioner |
| • | Interior dimming inoperative |
Cause
The B-pillar wiring harness around the seat belt retractor may be or become chaffed/damaged. The correction listed below is intended to repair any damage and prevent future concerns.
Correction
Important: This repair operation is intended to be done on both B-pillars.
- Remove the lower B-pillar cover.
- Disconnect the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) connector.
- Inspect the wiring harness in the B-pillar around the seat belt retractor.
- Make any necessary wiring harness repairs.
- Wrap the "entire" harness with electrical tape.
- Install conduit tubing around the harness.
- Install the lower B-pillar cover.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
08919355 | Conduit - (12.5 mm (0.5 in) diameter wire tubing) | (2) 241 mm (9.5 in) pieces |
Warranty Information
Important: The labor operation associated with this bulletin is written for inspection of the B-pillar wiring harness and, if necessary, repair.
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N9562* | Inspection of B-pillar wiring | 0.6 hr |
Add | Repair wiring | 0.2 hr |
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
