OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2007 Chevrolet Impala/Impala Limited

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle 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 air bag deployment, replace the following components. If you detect any
damage, replace the component. 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 I/P module, if deployed [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Inflatable restraint steering wheel module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) [MODULE, AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Inflatable restraint front end sensors [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Seat belt pretensioners
• Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners
• Any damaged restraint system part

After a collision involving side air bag deployment, replace the following components:

• Inflatable restraint side impact sensors (SIS) (front/rear), on the side of the impact [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR, AIRBAG SENSOR,RR DOOR]
• Inflatable restraint roof rail module, on the side of the impact. [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Inflatable restraint side impact module, on the side of the impact [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Inflatable restraint SDM [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Seat belt pretensioner, on the side of impact.
• Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners
• Any damaged restraint system part

• Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the 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.



PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

After any collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If you detect any damage, replace the component. If you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware, repair the component or replace the hardware as needed:

• The steering column--Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection.
• The instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points--Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• The instrument panel brackets, braces, etc.--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• The seat belts--Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision.
• The 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 not to function properly.
• The roof and headliner mounting points.

After a collision with frontal air bag deployment, Perform additional inspections on the following components:

• Steering wheel air bag coil and the coil wiring pigtail--Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat.
• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the passenger instrument panel air bag, steering wheel air bag, SDM and seat belt anchor and/or retractor pretensioners --Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed

After a collision involving side air bag deployment, Perform additional inspections on the following components:

• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the SIS--Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.
• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the roof rail module on the side of impact--Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.
• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the SDM and seat belt retractor pretensioners-• Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.


Sensor Replacement Guidelines:
• The SIR/side air bag 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. An example of this would be a moderate collision where the front of the vehicle impacts a tree, if the vehicle has an SIR sensor mounted forward of the radiator, replace the SIR sensor.

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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