Chevrolet Impala

1. Remove the cover from the electrical center on the left side end of the instrument panel.

2. Remove the SRS fuse.

3. Using tool J-44298, release the spring clips on the rear side of the DRIVER'S air bag that attach it to the steering wheel.

4. Disconnect the two air bag electrical connectors and the one horn electrical connector.

5. Remove the air bag.





Important
Only the vehicles with the VINs shown require an inspection to determine if the air bag should be replaced. All other vehicles will require air bag replacement.

6. Compare the VIN of the vehicle you are working on to the VINs listed.

^ If the VIN of the vehicle you are working on is listed, the air bag must be inspected to determine if the air bag needs to be replaced. Proceed to step 7 to perform the inspection.

^ If the VIN of the vehicle you are working on is NOT listed, the air bag must be replaced. Proceed to step 9.

Important
The complete 14 character bar code found on the rear side of the air bag in the next step must be recorded on the Repair Order in order for the claim to be paid.

7. Record, on the Repair Order, the 14-character bar code number found on the label on the rear side of the air bag.

8. Compare the bar code with the two codes listed below.

AB3106Q1UCRDGY AB3107Q1UCSCOM

^ If the bar code matches one of the two codes above, proceed to the next step and install a NEW air bag.

^ If the bar code DOES NOT match one of the two codes above, proceed to the next step and reinstall the air bag. Do NOT install a new air bag if the bar code number is NOT listed above.

9. Connect the two air bag electrical connectors and the horn electrical connector to the air bag.

10. Route the wiring harness as necessary and position the air bag to the steering wheel.

11. Press the air bag to the steering wheel to engage the spring clips.

12. Install the SRS fuse.

13. Install the cover over the electrical center on the left side end of the instrument panel.

14. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and verify that the AIR BAG indicator flashes seven (7) times and goes out.

15. Install the GM Recall Identification Label.

16. If a new air bag was installed, place the old air bag in the box that the new air bag came in, tape it shut and mark the box as follows:

"DO NOT DEPLOY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO RECALL BULLETIN 03008."

To arrange for return of the air bag modules that were removed from the vehicle, contact Autoliv at 800-503-0967 (U.S.), or 248-375-6567 (Canada/Mexico/IPC). An Autoliv representative will make arrangements to pick up and safely dispose of the modules. Store removed modules in an area with limited access.