Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
  2. Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  3. Remove the J-clip from the lower rear seat back.
  4. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front in Seats.
  5. Fig 1: Alignment Of Air Bag Wiring Harness
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  6. Remove the air bag fasteners (1).
  7. Note the routing of the air bag wiring harness (3) and the retaining clip attachments within the passenger seat.
  8. Remove the retaining clips on the air bag wiring harness from the passenger seat frame.
  9. Gently pull the air bag wiring harness (3) up into the seat back while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
  10. Remove the air bag (2) from the seat back frame.
  11. 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.
  12. 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 .
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