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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

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.

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

    2. Object Number: 1506502 Size: SH

    Important: Removal of the right or the left inflatable restraint side impact module uses the same procedure.

  2. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts from the inflatable restraint side impact module.
  4. Remove the module from the seat.
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.

    6. Object Number: 792283 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 792283 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact module.
  2. Install the CPA to the module electrical connector.

    3. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  3. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module to the seat.
  4. Install the nuts to the inflatable restraint side impact module.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1506502 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  7. 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 .