Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush With Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs on Air Bag Panel)

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year and the Opel GT model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-004B (Section 09 - Restraints).

Some customers may comment that the air bag door does not sit flush with the instrument panel (dash pad) or that the door appears warped.

This condition may be caused by a trim locking tab that is not fully engaged in the mounting bracket.

Reposition the trim locking tabs on the air bag panel following the procedure below.

Important: This repair is for appearance reasons only and has no effect on the operation or performance of the air bag.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.



2. The locking tab will be bent upward. Using a plastic trim stick, gently move the panel up to expose the deformed locking tab.



3. Straighten the locking tab using the plastic trim stick.
4. Press down on the air bag panel to seat it in the correct position.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: