Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: SIR Service Precautions Secondary

General Service Instructions

Warning:When performing service on or near the SIR components or theSIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disablingand Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could causedeployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessarySIR system repairs.

Note:The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reservedenergy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment power for the SIR airbags. Deployment power may be available for up to 2 minutes after disconnecting thevehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents deployment of the SIR air bags fromthe reserved energy supply.

Note:The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order toproperly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:

Do not expose air bags to temperatures above 85-°C- (185-°F)Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a differentvehicleUse only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Donot use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system

Note:Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 80-cm-(15.75-in)or greater:

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic ModulePassenger instrument panel air bagDriver steering wheel air bagDriver steering wheel air bag coilRoof rail air bagsFront and /or side impact sensorsSeat belt achor and/or retractor pretensionersFront seat side air bagKnee air bag