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

Removal Procedure

Caution: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:

   • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
   • Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.
When storing an undeployed inflator module:
   • Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
   • Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment.
   • When storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the air bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Lay the column on its side.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. 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.

  2. If the air bag has been deployed, visually inspect seat and replace any damaged parts. Refer to Front Seat Back Frame Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove enough of the seat back cover to gain access to the inflator module mounting nuts. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement in Seats.

    4. Object Number: 834267 Size: SH
  4. Remove the mounting nuts (1) from the inflator module.
  5. Remove the inflator module from the seat back frame (2).

    6. Object Number: 834212 Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the inflator module electrical connector (2).
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the inflator module (1).
  8. Remove the inflator module (1) from the vehicle.
  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 .

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the inflator module (1) into the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 834212 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the inflator module (1).
  3. Install the CPA (3) to the inflator module electrical connector (2).

    4. Object Number: 834267 Size: SH
  4. Install the inflator module to the seat back frame (2).

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

  5. Install the mounting nuts (1) to the inflator module.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement in Seats.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or to SIR Disabling and Enabling .