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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 628421 Size: SH

    Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

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

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the J-clip from the lower rear seat back.
  4. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement in Seats.
  5. Remove the air bag fasteners (1).
  6. Note the routing of the air bag wiring harness (3) and the retaining clip attachments within the passenger seat.
  7. Remove the retaining clips on the air bag wiring harness from the passenger seat frame.
  8. Gently pull the air bag wiring harness (3) up into the seat back while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
  9. Remove the air bag (2) from the seat back frame.

    10. 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.

  10. 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

    Object Number: 628421 Size: SH
  1. Install the passenger side air bag (2) to the seat while guiding the air bag wiring harness (3) through the trim cup.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the air bag fasteners (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Gently pull the air bag wiring harness (3) down into the seat cushion while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
  4. Install the harness retaining clips to the seat frame.
  5. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement in Seats.
  6. Connect together the J-clip that is along the lower rear seat back.
  7. Install the passenger seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .