Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush With Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs on Air Bag Panel)
| Subject: | Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush With Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs On Air Bag Panel) |
| Models: | 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe |
| 2007 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice |
| 2007 Saturn Sky |
This bulletin is being revised to add truck models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-004A (Section 09 - Restraints).
Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|
Reposition the locking tabs. | Do not replace the air bag. |
Condition
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.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a trim locking tab that is not fully engaged in the mounting bracket.
Correction
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.
- The locking tab with be bent upward. Using a plastic trim stick, gently move the panel up to expose the deformed locking tab.
- Straighten the locking tab using the plastic trim stick.
- Press down on the air bag panel to seat it in the correct position.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
C9762* | Align Locking Tab Air Bag Panel - I/P | 0.3 hr |
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
