how to chenge two front airbags?
how to chenge two front airbags?
Hello I just bought 2003 Pontiac vibe hit at front end. And two airbags blew out so I need to replace them for new one and need help how to take them off. And do I need to replace airbags module as well or it resetble? Thank you
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SeattleJeremy
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Re: how to chenge two front airbags?
The airbag modulus must be replaced, they cannot be reset. Here's an explanation on how they work http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-drivi ... irbag1.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Air bags are pretty dangerous to work with. Make sure the electrical system is disconnected from the battery before touching any of they yellow loomed wires (the power wires for the airbags).
When you're fixing the font end make sure to replace the front airbag sensor with a known good or new one. A faulty/broken airbag sensor can misfire the airbags, or fail to deploy them during a crash.
Sorry I can't help with the removal/installation instructions, just wanted to let you know some of the dangers.
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Air bags are pretty dangerous to work with. Make sure the electrical system is disconnected from the battery before touching any of they yellow loomed wires (the power wires for the airbags).
When you're fixing the font end make sure to replace the front airbag sensor with a known good or new one. A faulty/broken airbag sensor can misfire the airbags, or fail to deploy them during a crash.
Sorry I can't help with the removal/installation instructions, just wanted to let you know some of the dangers.
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Re: how to chenge two front airbags?
as far as i know there is no airbag sensor at front end. there is crash module located under gear sifter that record hard hit and below airbags. this what volkswagen jetta has. so pontiac works diferent?
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ColonelPanic
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Re: how to chenge two front airbags?
There are two frontal impact sensors on the front frame rails, you can see them easily looking from above with the hood open. Look for yellow...
You'll need a new SRS control module (er, SDM in GM speak,) they're a one shot deal. Probably need new seat belt assemblies from the pretensioners firing. Might even have damage on wiring that needs to be replaced (such as near the air bags from heat generated during deployment, then anything out front due to impact..)
It isn't cheap but personally I'd leave that one to the pros that will have all of the tools to safely replace and diagnose what all is wrong and what needs to be replaced.
You'll need a new SRS control module (er, SDM in GM speak,) they're a one shot deal. Probably need new seat belt assemblies from the pretensioners firing. Might even have damage on wiring that needs to be replaced (such as near the air bags from heat generated during deployment, then anything out front due to impact..)
It isn't cheap but personally I'd leave that one to the pros that will have all of the tools to safely replace and diagnose what all is wrong and what needs to be replaced.
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Re: how to chenge two front airbags?
ok guys i just find out how to remove tow airbags and two seat belts. it was very easy. but i couldn't find tow airbags sensors at front of the car. can some one show picture how they are looks like? or maybe 2003 doesn't have them yet? thank you.