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jrrod2004 · February 19, 2008

#08-08-50-003: Loose Module/Broken Tab Under Passenger Seat (Re-attach Inflatable Restraint Passenter Presence System Module with Two-Way Tape) - (Feb 15, 2008) Subject:Loose Module/ BrokenTab Under Passenger Seat (Re-attach Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System (PPS) module with Two-Way Tape)

Models:2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado

2006-2008 GMC Canyon

2006-2008 HUMMER H3

Condition

Some customers may comment on something dangling under the passenger seat or finding broken plastic tabs under the passenger seat.

Cause

This may be caused by the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module not secure under the passenger seat.

Correction

Technicians are to re-attach the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module under the passenger seat with *3M 2-way tape.

Important: DO NOT replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module.

<LI type=1>Detach the passenger side seat bolts from the floor pan.

<LI type=1>Turn the seat as shown in the figure above. <LI type=1>Disconnect the wire harness assembly from the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module connector. <LI type=1>Inspect the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module mounting tabs. Important: DO NOT place the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module in a vice.

<LI type=1>Using a pair of side cutters, cut off the unbroken tab(s). <LI type=1>Clean the area under the seat pan and the back of the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module using glass cleaner. Wipe the area dry with a clean towel.

<LI type=1>Place three pieces of tape on the back and on the edges of the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module as shown above. Use 3M Tape, P/N 06377. <LI type=1>Remove the liner from the tape and firmly place the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module under the passenger seat floor pan. <LI type=1>Reconnect the wire harness to the inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module.
Reinstall the seat back into place.

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Parts Information

Purchase the tape locally.

Part Number

Description

Material Allowance

06337

3M Automotive Attachment Tape 1/2" x 20 yds

$0.40 Cents Per Vehicle

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C9833*

inflatable restraint passenger presence System (PPS) module, Reattach with 3M Tape

0.3 hr

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in Labor Time Guide.

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