Need Airbag module replacement info

[TailG8er]

Looking for the procedure to replace the airbag module under the center console, I believe that is where it is.

I have two to replace and the GXP needs to get done asap.

I just replaced the passenger side airbag, my second one and its not too bad once you find all the screws and learn how to get it out without breaking it, I wish the dismantler knew what he was doing when he pulled the used one I bought because I had it in and then found he broke the side piece off of it. I had to pull it back out and swap the airbag to the original dash piece. Not too bad but I hate doing things twice.

Thanks if you can come up with the procedure, I want to do it right the first time.

[TailG8er]

Also, after googling, can I swap a used one in without reprogramming it?

Or would it be easier/cheaper to send mine out to be rebuilt?

They also say they can rebuild the seatbelts, anyone have any info on that? I bought a set of seatbelts already but curious for the future.


I have had SDM's reset from these guys before with good results on my G6's.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALL-PONTIAC-...ht_4284wt_1186


Seatbelt rebuilds
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALL-PONTIAC-...ht_4229wt_1139

[TailG8er]

And what do you know about the recall for airbag systems for the G8?

[Crazy Paul]

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=20030

[Crazy Paul]

Report Date :
November 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
11V534000

Vehicle Make / Model:

Model Year(s):
PONTIAC / G8

2008-2009
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V534000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 38,444

Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2009. A 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE (ATD) IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST EXCEEDED THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA (HIC) REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITIONED FULL FORWARD, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WILL CAUSE A 30 MILLISECONDS DEPLOYMENT DELAY BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND STAGES OF THE DUAL-STAGE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG.

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS DELAY MAY RESULT IN INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO CERTAIN FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .News Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[I12XLR8]

Why are you replacing them? Accident?

[TailG8er]

Why are you replacing them? Accident?

Yes, I bought two Gt's and two GXP's to rebuild and maybe sell.

Two of them had the airbags go off.

It doesn't take much for them to go off, the sensors are mounted to radiator support and if that takes a good hit the bags blow.

I have seen cars that needed frame rails replaced and the bags don't go off.

[TailG8er]

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=20030

Thanks again

[TailG8er]

Got one out and still need to do need to do one, pretty easy actually. Just need to disassemble the center console, glad I did not have to take the whole thing out.

[Desy182]

So much useful information. I am very glad that I joined you!