OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search

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2008 Pontiac Torrent

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: 12/2010

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After a collision with 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 steering wheel module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Inflatable restraint I/P module, if deployed [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• 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), on the side of the impact [AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
• Inflatable restraint roof rail module, on the side of the impact. [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Inflatable restraint SDM
• 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

• 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 Operational and Functional Checks .
• 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. [CLOCK SPRING]
• Mounting points or mounting hardware for the I/P module, steering wheel module, SDM, front end sensors, seat belt pretensioners, and vehicle rollover sensor--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 (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

• 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.

• Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints and LATCH system components, if any.

• Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE" or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace a seat belt if only the child seat caution label is visible.

• Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about its condition. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints, LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers, child restraints, and booster seats.

Do NOT replace single seat belt system components in vehicles that have been in a collision as described above. Always replace the entire seat belt system with the buckle, guide and retractor assembly, which includes the latch and webbing material