OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2009 Buick LaCrosse (USA)/ Allure (Canada)

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 2 minutes before working on the system.

REV: 08/2012

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After a collision involving frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components:
• Inflatable restraint I/P module, if deployed [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Inflatable restraint steering wheel module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Inflatable restraint SDM [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Inflatable restraint front end sensor, left/right [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Inflatable restraint 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.

After a collision involving side air bag deployment, replace the following components:
• Inflatable restraint side impact sensors (SIS), left/right, on the side of the impact [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Inflatable restraint roof rail module, left/right, on the side of the impact [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Inflatable restraint SDM [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner
• 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.

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 a collision, inspect the following components as indicated. If any damage is detected, replace
the component. If damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware is detected, repair the
component or replace the hardware as needed:
• Steering column—Perform the steering column accident damage checking procedures. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
• Instrument panel (I/P) knee bolsters and mounting points—Inspect the knee bolsters for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• I/P brackets, braces, etc.—Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• Seat belts—Perform the seat belt operational and functional checks. Refer to Seat Belt System Operational and Functional Checks .
• Seats and seat mounting points—Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• Passenger seat bottom 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 involving frontal air bag deployment, Perform additional inspections on the following components:
• Steering wheel module coil and the coil wiring pigtail—Inspect for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat
• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P, steering wheel module, SDM, and pretensioners

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 (left/right) 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 pretensioners—Inspect for any damage and repair or replace each component as needed.

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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