OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2007 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
4. Wait 1 minute before working on system.

REV: 02/2011

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair or replace the mounting points and mounting hardware as needed:

• Inflatable restraint front end sensors [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Inflatable restraint instrument panel module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL], if deployed
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Inflatable restraint steering wheel module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL], if deployed
• Seat belt system in use during a collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Replace any seat belt system that was in use during a collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in use by people of adult size, but seat belt systems used to secure child restraints, infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and top tether anchorages.

Sensor Replacement Guidelines:
The SIR sensor replacement policy requires replacing sensors in the area of accident damage. The area of accident damage is defined as the portion of the vehicle which is crushed, bent, or damaged due to a collision.

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated:

• Steering column--Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures.
• Instrument panel Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points--Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage
• Instrument panel brackets, braces, etc.--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage
• Seat Belts--Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks
• Seats and Seat Mounting Points--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of
damage.
• Passenger seat bottom equipped with passenger presence system (PPS) • Check for any DTCs or problems that may cause the PPS to not function properly

After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, perform the following inspections:
• Inspect the steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat [CLOCK SPRING]
• Inspect the passenger presence system (PPS) for damage to the wiring or pressure system

• Any damaged restraint system part

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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