OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

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: 12/2010

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After a collision involving a frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components:
• Inflatable restraint front end sensor [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 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.
• Any damaged restraint system part

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

• Inflatable restraint roof rail module [AIRBAG,ROOF], on side of impact
• Inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS), on side of impact [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Seat belt pretensioner
• 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.
• Any damaged restraint system part

Sensor Replacement Guidelines:
The front end sensor [Airbag Sensor, Front] and SIS 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
• Instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points
• Instrument panel brackets, braces, etc.
• Seatbelts and seatbelt mounting points
• Instrument panel mounting points and brackets
• The instrument panel mounting points and brackets
• The roof rail and roof rail module mounting points
• Seats and seat mounting points
• Passenger seat bottom equipped with Passenger Presence System (PPS)

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 instrument panel module, steering wheel module, SDM, front end sensors, seat belt pretensioners, and vehicle rollover sensor
• Passenger Presence System (PPS) for damage to the wiring or pressure system

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

• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the SIS, roof rail module (left/right), and seat belt pretensioner 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 vehicle rollover sensor
• Any part or wiring identified by diagnostic check



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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