OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search
2008 Cadillac CTS Sedan/Wagon
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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: 03/2011
PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT
After a collision with frontal air bag deployment, replace the following components:• Passenger instrument panel air bag [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL], if deployed
• Driver steering wheel air bag [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Inflatable restraint front end sensors [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Driver/Passenger seat side air bag, if deployed [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Seat back cover on internal seat side air bag module, if deployed
• 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
• Any damaged restraint system part
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/ AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
• Inflatable restraint roof rail module, Left/Right, on the side of the impact [AIRBAG, ROOF]
• Inflatable restraint side seat impact module, on the side of the impact [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (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
• 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 instrument panel cross car beam--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other
type of damage.
• The instrument panel mounting points and brackets--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• The seats and seat mounting points--Inspect for bending, twisting, buckling, or any other type of damage.
• 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 passenger instrument panel module, steering
wheel module, SDM, side air bag module (if deployed) and seat belt 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, and side impact module (LF/RF) on the
side of impact--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.
• The seat cushion frame
• The seat recliner and cover, if equipped
• The seat adjuster
• The seat back frame
• Any damaged restraint system part
Impact Sensor Replacement Guidelines:
• The impact sensor replacement policy requires replacing sensors in the area of the 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.
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