DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Impact Module Replacement
Important Preliminary Precautions
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
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Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
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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.
Removal Procedure
Description
1. Disable the frontal SIR system and the LH side air bag. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module mounting nuts (3).
3. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) from the door (4).
Installation Procedure
Description
IMPORTANT:
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The inflatable restraint side impact inflator module is installed after the door water deflector.
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Ensure that the arrow is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.