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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Component Inspection & Replacementtables. Buick LeSabre VIII

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General Motors (1988-04)

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Make/ModelYearLocationTable
Achieva1998D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996-97D-PGeneral Motors-1
1994-95DSGeneral Motors-2
Alero1999-04D-PGeneral Motors-14
Allante1993DSGeneral Motors-5
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Astro2004D-PGeneral Motors-31
1997-03D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
1993-95DSGeneral Motors-2
Aurora (w-dual-stage)2001-03D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-22
Aurora (w-single-stage)2001D-P, SIGeneral Motors-22
1996-99D-PGeneral Motors-1
1995D-PGeneral Motors-2
Avalanche2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
Aveo2004D-P, SIGeneral Motors-36
Aztek2004D-P, SIGeneral Motors-33
2001-03D-P, SIGeneral Motors-22
Beretta1993-96DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-5
Blazer1998-04D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-97DSGeneral Motors-2
Bonneville2001-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-22
2000D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-16
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
Bonneville SE-SSE1992-93DSGeneral Motors-2
Bonneville SSE-SSEi1992-93D-PGeneral Motors-2
Bravada2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
1998-01D-PGeneral Motors-15
1996-97DSGeneral Motors-2
C-K Pickup1997-01D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Camaro1997-02D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
1993-95D-PGeneral Motors-2
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-5
Canyon2004D-P2, HIGeneral Motors-24
Caprice1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-3
1994D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Catera1997-01D-P, SIGeneral Motors-17
1997D-PGeneral Motors-17
Cavalier2003-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-14
1998-02D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996-97D-PGeneral Motors-1
1995D-PGeneral Motors-3
Century2000-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-14
1993-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Chevy Van (early design)1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Chevy Van (new design)1997-98D-PGeneral Motors-16
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
Classic2004D-PGeneral Motors-14
Colorado2004D-P2, HIGeneral Motors-24
Concours1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
Corsica1993-96DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-5
Corvette1997-04D-PGeneral Motors-14
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-3
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-5
1990DSGeneral Motors-7
CTS2003-04D-P2, HI, SIGeneral Motors-27
Custom Cruiser1991-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Cutlass1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-14
Cutlass Ciera1993-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Cutlass Supreme1997D-PGeneral Motors-14
1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-4
1994DSGeneral Motors-2
Delta 881988-91DSGeneral Motors-8
Deville2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-21
2000-01D-P, SIGeneral Motors-21
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2

APPLICATION

Make/ModelYearLocationTable
DeVille-Concours D'Elegance1997-99D-P, SIGeneral Motors-18
DeVille-Fleetwood1992DSGeneral Motors-2
1989-91DSGeneral Motors-6
Eighty Eight-Royal-LS1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-16
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1992DSGeneral Motors-6
Eldorado2000-02D-PGeneral Motors-23
1993-99D-PGeneral Motors-2
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Envoy2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
1998-00D-PGeneral Motors-15
Escalade2002-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
2000D-PGeneral Motors-15
Escalade EXT2002-03D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
Express (w-dual-stage)2003-04D-P2General Motors-16
Express (w-single-stage)1997-04D-PGeneral Motors-16
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
Firebird1997-02D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
1993-95D-PGeneral Motors-2
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-5
Fleetwood Brougham1993-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
Grand Am1998-04D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996-97D-PGeneral Motors-1
1994-95DSGeneral Motors-2
Grand Prix2004D-P2, HI, SIGeneral Motors-27
1997-03D-PGeneral Motors-14
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-4
GTO2004D-PGeneral Motors-35
HUMMER H22004D-PGeneral Motors-32
2003D-PGeneral Motors-29
Impala2001-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
2000D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
Impala SS1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-3
1994D-PGeneral Motors-2
Intrigue1998-02D-PGeneral Motors-14
Jimmy1998-01D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-97DSGeneral Motors-2
LeSabre2001-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-22
2000D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-16
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1992DSGeneral Motors-6
Lumina1997-01D-PGeneral Motors-14
1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-4
Lumina APV1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2
LSS1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-16
1996D-PGeneral Motors-2
Malibu2004D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-34
1997-03D-PGeneral Motors-14
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)1995-01D-PGeneral Motors-9
1993DSGeneral Motors-9
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-11
Montana2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
1999-01D-P, SIGeneral Motors-14
Monte Carlo2001-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
2000D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-14
1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-4
Ninety Eight Regency1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-6
1989-90DSGeneral Motors-8
Park Avenue2000-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
Park Avenue-Ultra1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-19
1994-96D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Prizm1998-02D-P, SIGeneral Motors-17
1994-97D-PGeneral Motors-10
1993DSGeneral Motors-10
Rally-Vandura1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Rainier2004D-P2General Motors-24
Regency1997-98D-PGeneral Motors-16
Reatta1990-91DSGeneral Motors-6

APPLICATION

Make/ModelYearLocationTable
Regal2000-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-14
1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-4
1994DSGeneral Motors-2
Rendezvous2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-22
Riviera1996-99D-PGeneral Motors-1
1995D-PGeneral Motors-2
1990-93DSGeneral Motors-6
Roadmaster1995-96D-PGeneral Motors-3
1994D-PGeneral Motors-2
1993DSGeneral Motors-2
1991-92DSGeneral Motors-6
S10 Pickup1998-04D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-97DSGeneral Motors-2
Safari2004D-PGeneral Motors-31
1997-03D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
1993-95DSGeneral Motors-2
Saturn Coupe1995-99D-PGeneral Motors-12
1992-94DSGeneral Motors-13
Saturn ION2003-04D-P, HIGeneral Motors-30
Saturn L-Series2002-04D-P, HIGeneral Motors-25
2001D-P, HIGeneral Motors-25
2000D-PGeneral Motors-25
Saturn S-Series2002D-P, HIGeneral Motors-26
2001D-P, HIGeneral Motors-26
2000D-PGeneral Motors-26
Saturn VUE2004D-P2, HIGeneral Motors-30
2002-03D-P, HIGeneral Motors-25
Saturn Sedan1995-99D-PGeneral Motors-12
1992-94DSGeneral Motors-13
Saturn Wagon1995-99D-PGeneral Motors-12
1993-94DSGeneral Motors-13
Savana (w-dual-stage)2003-04D-P2General Motors-16
Savana (w-single-stage)1997-04D-PGeneral Motors-16
1996D-PGeneral Motors-1
Seville1998-04D-P, SIGeneral Motors-21
1993-97D-PGeneral Motors-2
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Sierra (w-dual-stage)2003-04D-P2General Motors-20
Sierra (w-single-stage)2001-04D-PGeneral Motors-20
1997-00D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Silhouette2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
1998-01D-P, SIGeneral Motors-14
1997D-PGeneral Motors-14
1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Silverado (w-dual-stage)2003-04D-P2General Motors-20
Silverado (w-single-stage)2003-04D-PGeneral Motors-20
2001-02D-PGeneral Motors-20
1999-00D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Skylark1998D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996-97D-PGeneral Motors-1
1994-95DSGeneral Motors-2
Sonoma1998-04D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-97DSGeneral Motors-2
Sportvan1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2
SRX2004D-P2, HI, SIGeneral Motors-27
SSR2003-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-37
Storm1993DSGeneral Motors-9
1990-92DSGeneral Motors-11
Suburban2003-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
2000-02D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Sunfire1998-04D-PGeneral Motors-14
1996-97D-PGeneral Motors-1
1995D-PGeneral Motors-3
Tahoe2003-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
2000-02D-P, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2
Toronado1990-92DSGeneral Motors-6
Tracker1996-04D-PGeneral Motors-9
Trailblazer2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
Trans Sport1998D-P, SIGeneral Motors-14
1997D-PGeneral Motors-14
1994-96DSGeneral Motors-2

APPLICATION

Make/ModelYearLocationTable
Vibe2003-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-28
Venture2002-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-24
1998-01D-P, SIGeneral Motors-14
1997D-PGeneral Motors-14
XLR2004D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-27
Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali2000-04D-P2, SIGeneral Motors-20
1997-99D-PGeneral Motors-15
1995-96DSGeneral Motors-2

APPLICATION

D-P-Driver's & Passenger's Side D-P2-Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage) DS-Driver's Side HI-Head Impact KI-Knee Impact SI-Side Impact PS2-Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Forward discriminating sensor (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage (2) ; Instrument panel magnesium beam (3) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentForward discriminating sensor (1) ; Instrument panel braces (3) ; Instrument panel magnesium beam (4) ; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points (4) ; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area od accident damage (without deployment) (2) ; SIR coil assembly; Steering column (4)Any sensor which the Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.; On Chevrolet Express Van & GMC Savana only, check for excessive gaps between dash trim panels following manufacturer's instructions. If gaps are excessive, replace instrument panel magnesium beam.
(1) Except Camaro, Firebird and 1996-99 Aurora and Rivera. (2) 1996-98 Aurora and Riviera only. (3) Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only. (4) If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
(1)Except Camaro, Firebird and 1996-99 Aurora and Rivera.
(2)1996-98 Aurora and Riviera only.
(3)Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
(4)If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensors in area of accident damage; Instrument panel upper trim panel (1) ; Instrument panel assembly (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel (3)Any sensor which the Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) or Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) 1996-99 Eldorado. (2) 1997-99 Eldorado. Replace if passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged. (3) 1995 Aurora, Bonneville, Concours, DeVille, Eighty Eight, Eldorado, LeSabre, Ninety Eight, Park Avenue, Riviera, Seville, and 1995-96 Fleetwood.
(1)1996-99 Eldorado.
(2)1997-99 Eldorado. Replace if passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
(3)1995 Aurora, Bonneville, Concours, DeVille, Eighty Eight, Eldorado, LeSabre, Ninety Eight, Park Avenue, Riviera, Seville, and 1995-96 Fleetwood.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; All sensors; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Skid plate-skid bar assembly (1) ; Steering column; Steering wheel (2)Any sensor which the Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) 1996 Corvette only. (2) Cavalier, Corvette and Sunfire only.
(1)1996 Corvette only.
(2)Cavalier, Corvette and Sunfire only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Anti-theft module (if equipped); Sensing & Diagnostic Monitor (SDM) (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentAnti-theft module bracket (if equipped); Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster and mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering wheelAny sensor which the Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) indicates as bad must be replaced.; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) Replace SDM if called for after completing test procedure for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 51.
(1)Replace SDM if called for after completing test procedure for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 51.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Passenger compartment discriminating sensor (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentDiagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel (2) ; Wiring harnessIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) Beretta and Corsica only. (2) Corvette only.
(1)Beretta and Corsica only.
(2)Corvette only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed Air bag modules; Dual sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel lower trim (1) ; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Wiring harnessIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) LeSabre and Park Avenue only.
(1)LeSabre and Park Avenue only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Front discrimination sensors; SIR coil assembly; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Wiring harnessIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Passenger Compartment Sensor-Diagnostic Module (PCSDM) or SIR control module; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentKnee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Wiring harnessIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (1) ; Sensors in area of accident damage (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment) (2) ; SIR coil assembly; Steering columnIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) 1996-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) and 1996-04 Tracker only. (2) 1995-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) only.
(1)1996-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) and 1996-04 Tracker only.
(2)1995-01 Metro & Firefly (Canadian) only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Center sensor assembly; Forward sensors (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentCenter sensor assembly (2) ; Forward sensors (1) , (2) ; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering columnIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.
(1) Except 1996-97 models. (2) Without deployment only.
(1)Except 1996-97 models.
(2)Without deployment only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Arming sensor; Forward discriminating sensor; Passenger compartment discriminating sensor; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; SIR coil assembly; Steering columnIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; SIR wiring can be repaired following manufacturer's instructions.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam; Side impact sensor (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; SIR coil assembly (3)Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor (2) ; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering column foam energy absorber (4) ; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) On side of impact. (2) Replace sensor if near accident damage area. (3) If frontal air bags deploy. (4) 1996-01 models only.
(1)On side of impact.
(2)Replace sensor if near accident damage area.
(3)If frontal air bags deploy.
(4)1996-01 models only.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensors in area of accident damage; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentAny sensor which DERM indicates as bad; Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM); Instrument panel moulding attachments; Knee bolster; Resistor module; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Theft deterrent module (2) ; Side impact inflator module>> (3) ; Side impact sensor (3) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam (1) ; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner (1) ; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) If equipped. (2) Cutlass Supreme, Lumina and Monte Carlo only. (3) On side of impact, if equipped.
(1)If equipped.
(2)Cutlass Supreme, Lumina and Monte Carlo only.
(3)On side of impact, if equipped.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor(s); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Side impact inflator module(s) (1) >,> (2) ; Side impact sensor (1) >,> (2) ; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil) (3) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat belts & mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil); Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) If equipped. (2) On side of impact. (3) 2003-04 Blazer (Jimmy Canadian), S-10 & Sonoma.
(1)If equipped.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)2003-04 Blazer (Jimmy Canadian), S-10 & Sonoma.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Front end discriminating sensor(s) (1) ; Deployed seat belt pretensionersInstrument panel support (magnesium beam) (2) ; Front end discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate (3) ; Instrument panel knee bolsters (4) ; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column (4) ; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; On Chevrolet Express Van & GMC Savana only, check for excessive gaps between dash trim panels following manufacturer's instructions. If gaps are excessive, replace instrument panel magnesium beam.
(1) 2001-04 Express & Savana. (2) 1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only. (3) Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS and Regency only. (4) If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on 1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only. Replace knee bolsters only on 2002 Express Van and GMC Savana.
(1)2001-04 Express & Savana.
(2)1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only.
(3)Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS and Regency only.
(4)If damaged, also replace instrument panel magnesium beam on 1997-01 Chevrolet Express Van and GMC Savana only. Replace knee bolsters only on 2002 Express Van and GMC Savana.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensors (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s) (2) , (3) ; Side impact sensor & mounting bracket (2)Door harness, door seal & seat (2) ; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam (4) ; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolster & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Seat belt pretensioners; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) 2001-02 Prizm. (2) On side of impact. (3) All 1997 Cateras built between VIN breakpoints VR138015-VR199999 were produced with electronics, wiring and VIN "4" for side impact inflator modules but were not programmed or equipped with side impact inflator modules. DO NOT attempt to modify system or add side impact inflator modules. Refer to service bulletin No. 01-09-41-006, dated September, 2001. All other items apply. (4) On Prizm and 2001 Catera.
(1)2001-02 Prizm.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)All 1997 Cateras built between VIN breakpoints VR138015-VR199999 were produced with electronics, wiring and VIN "4" for side impact inflator modules but were not programmed or equipped with side impact inflator modules. DO NOT attempt to modify system or add side impact inflator modules. Refer to service bulletin No. 01-09-41-006, dated September, 2001. All other items apply.
(4)On Prizm and 2001 Catera.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Door assembly (1) ; Door trim panel (1) ; Instrument panel assembly (2) ; Instrument panel upper trim panel; Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s) (1) ; Side Impact Sensing Module (SISM) (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentFront discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces; Instrument panel knee bolsters & mounting points; Instrument panel mounting points & brackets; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Passenger side air bag module mounting points; Side impact inflator module(s) mounting points; Side Impact Sensing Module(s) (SISM) mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) On side of impact. (2) If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
(1)On side of impact.
(2)If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Instrument panel cross car beam (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (2) ; Upper instrument panel pad; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters & mounting points; Instrument panel mounting points & brackets; Passenger-side air bag module mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Steering Column; Steering column support bracket; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged. (2) If in area of accident damage.
(1)If passenger-side air bag module mounting points are damaged.
(2)If in area of accident damage.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (2) ; Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed side impact inflator module(s) (3) >,> (4) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) (3) >,> (4) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Seat back trim, pad & frame (if side impact inflator module deployed) (5)Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam (4) ; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Passenger Presence System (4) ; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner (4) ; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering Column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) 2001-04 models, if equipped. Also known as Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS). (2) On 2001-04 Impala & Monte Carlo, SDM has ability to command 3 side impact air bag deployments before replacement is necessary. On all other models, SDM must be replaced after each front or side impact air bag deployment. (3) On side of impact. (4) If equipped. (5) 2000-04 Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal only.
(1)2001-04 models, if equipped. Also known as Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS).
(2)On 2001-04 Impala & Monte Carlo, SDM has ability to command 3 side impact air bag deployments before replacement is necessary. On all other models, SDM must be replaced after each front or side impact air bag deployment.
(3)On side of impact.
(4)If equipped.
(5)2000-04 Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal only.

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Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed side impact inflator module(s) (1) >,> (2) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) & mounting bracket (1) ; Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS) (4) ; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil) (4) ; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (5) ; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil) (6)Door harness, door seal & seat; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner (3) ; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Seat belt pretensioners; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) On side of impact. (2) Including rear seat air bag on 2000-04 DeVille. (3) If equipped. (4) 2002-04 Deville (5) 2002-04 Deville and Seville with front or side impact air bag deployment. (6) 2002-04 Deville following front air bag deployment.
(1)On side of impact.
(2)Including rear seat air bag on 2000-04 DeVille.
(3)If equipped.
(4)2002-04 Deville
(5)2002-04 Deville and Seville with front or side impact air bag deployment.
(6)2002-04 Deville following front air bag deployment.

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Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed side impact inflator module(s) (1) >,> (2) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) & mounting bracket>> (1) >,> >> (2) (3) ; Deployed seat belt pretensioners>> (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Electronic Frontal Sensor(s) (EFS) (2) >,> (4)Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat back trim & seat back pad (5) ; Seat recliner (2) ; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) On side of impact. (2) If equipped. (3) Replace bracket if damaged or bent. (4) Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS) is also referred to as front end discriminating sensor. (5) 2001-02 Aztek & 2002-04 Rendezvous.
(1)On side of impact.
(2)If equipped.
(3)Replace bracket if damaged or bent.
(4)Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS) is also referred to as front end discriminating sensor.
(5)2001-02 Aztek & 2002-04 Rendezvous.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front sensor (front end discriminating sensor); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel steering column reinforcement plate; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage (without deployment); Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced. If mounting points are damaged, repair or replace.

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Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS) (1) , (2) ; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (3) >,> (5) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Deployed head impact air bag modules>> (4) , (5) ; Deployed side impact air bag modules>> (4) , (5) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) (4) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil) (6) ; Passenger-side air bag module bracket (7)Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat recliner (5) ; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Following frontal impact. (2) If equipped with dual-stage air bag modules. (3) Following frontal impact or side impact on side of impact. (4) On side of impact. (5) If equipped. (6) 2002-04 Bravada, Envoy & Trailblazer, 2004 Canyon, Colorado & Rainier. (7) 2004 Canyon & Colorado, if passenger-side air bag module has deployed.
(1)Following frontal impact.
(2)If equipped with dual-stage air bag modules.
(3)Following frontal impact or side impact on side of impact.
(4)On side of impact.
(5)If equipped.
(6)2002-04 Bravada, Envoy & Trailblazer, 2004 Canyon, Colorado & Rainier.
(7)2004 Canyon & Colorado, if passenger-side air bag module has deployed.

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Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam (1) ; Side impact sensor (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentCross car beam; Headliner; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats and mounting points; Side impact sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) 2000-02 L-Series, following frontal air bag deployment. (2) On side of impact.
(1)2000-02 L-Series, following frontal air bag deployment.
(2)On side of impact.

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Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Side impact sensor (2) ; Headliner (3) ; Windshield garnish moulding and fasteners (3) ; Curtain module trim channel (3) ; Striker trim cover and fasteners (3)Cross car beam; Curtain air bag modulate tether hook and loop fasteners; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Instrument panel mounting attachments; Interior trim components, fasteners, sun visors and coat hooks; Knee bolster; Seats and seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Side Impact Sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheel; Striker trim cover bracketsIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Following frontal air bag deployment. (2) On side of impact. (3) Following head impact air bag deployment.
(1)Following frontal air bag deployment.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)Following head impact air bag deployment.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front end sensor(s); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (1) ; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor (2) ; Side impact air bag module bracket (3)Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Roof & headliner mounting points; Seats & mounting points; Side impact sensors; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following a frontal impact & deployment. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following a side impact & deployment. (2) On side of impact. (3) Replace side impact air bag module bracket following side impact air bag module deployment on 2004 SRX.
(1)Replace both seat belt pretensioners following a frontal impact & deployment. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following a side impact & deployment.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)Replace side impact air bag module bracket following side impact air bag module deployment on 2004 SRX.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensors; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side impact sensor (1)Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & mounting points; Side impact sensors; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) On side of impact.
(1)On side of impact.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS); Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets & braces; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Cross car beam (1) ; Side impact sensor (2) ; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (3) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (4)Instrument panel mounting attachments; Knee bolster; Seats and mounting points; Seat belt pretensioner; Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM); Cross car beam; Instrument panel brackets and braces; Seat belts & mounting points; Side impact sensors; SIR coil assembly; Steering column; Steering wheelIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) 2003-04 ION, following frontal air bag deployment. (2) On side of impact. (3) Replace seat belt pretensioner following frontal air bag module deployment or on side of impact following head impact air bag module deployment. (4) SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner or one frontal or head impact air bag module deployment before replacement.
(1)2003-04 ION, following frontal air bag deployment.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)Replace seat belt pretensioner following frontal air bag module deployment or on side of impact following head impact air bag module deployment.
(4)SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner or one frontal or head impact air bag module deployment before replacement.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front end discriminating sensor; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coilFront end discriminating sensor; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; Replace sensors in area of accident damage

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Deployed air bag modules; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS); Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coilElectronic Frontal Sensor (EFS); Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Instrument panel knee bolsters; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seat belts & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; Replace sensors in area of accident damage

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Replace After DeploymentInspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Sensors in area of accident damage; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (1) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deploymentInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seat adjuster, seat back frame & seat cushion frame; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module. (2) On side of impact.
(1)Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module.
(2)On side of impact.

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Deployed air bag modules; Front impact sensors; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (1) ; Side Impact Sensor (SIS) (2) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (3)Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Roof & headliner mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; Steering wheel module coil (SIR coil)If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module. (2) On side of impact. (3) SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner deployment events, or one air bag module deployment event before replacement.
(1)Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following deployment of side impact air bag module.
(2)On side of impact.
(3)SDM is capable of sustaining 3 seat belt pretensioner deployment events, or one air bag module deployment event before replacement.

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Deployed air bag modules; Instrument panel trim pad & passenger-side air bag module opening trim cover; Passenger-side instrument panel bracket & brace assembly; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); SIR coil assemblyInstrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assemblyIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following side impact.
(1)Replace both seat belt pretensioners following deployment of driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact following side impact.

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Deployed air bag modules; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) (1) ; SIR coil assembly; SIR wiring harnessInstrument panel braces & brackets; All mounting points & mounting hardware; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assemblyIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) If air bag modules have not deployed, SDM can sustain 5 seat belt pretensioner deployments before replacement is required.
(1)If air bag modules have not deployed, SDM can sustain 5 seat belt pretensioner deployments before replacement is required.

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Deployed air bag modules; Deployed seat belt pretensioners (1) (2) ; Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS) (1) ; Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment; Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM); Side Impact Sensor (SIS) (3) ; SIR coil assemblyAll mounting points & mounting hardware; Instrument panel braces & brackets; Instrument panel cross car beam; Knee bolsters & mounting points; Seats & seat mounting points; Seat belts & mounting points; Sensors in area of accident damage; Steering column; SIR coil assemblyIf any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
(1) Following frontal impact. (2) Following side impact on side of impact. (3) On side of impact
(1)Following frontal impact.
(2)Following side impact on side of impact.
(3)On side of impact

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