LS V8-3.9L VIN A (2003)
Part 2
2. WARNING:
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Before installing the side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its
original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners and remove any foreign objects. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
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Before installing the side air curtain module, if the module is damaged or the cover has separated or the side air curtain material has
been exposed, install a new side air curtain module. Do not attempt to repair the side air curtain. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
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Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the
side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain
module deployment.
NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before proceeding with the installation portion of this procedure.
Install the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the side air curtain electrical connector.
4. Connect the side air curtain module electrical connector.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.
6. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
7. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood
latches.
The first row side impact sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillars.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of C-pillars.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
8. WARNING: Anytime the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching
hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in
the event of a side air curtain deployment.
