Passenger SIde Air Bag Door Not Flush with Dash Pad/Warped (Reppsition 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: | 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe |
| 2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|
Reposition the locking tabs. | Do not replace the air bag assembly. |
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 will 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 Tabs Air Bag Panel-I/P | 0.3 hr |
* This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
