2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade RWD V8-6.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-09-41-005B Date: 110406

2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade RWD V8-6.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-09-41-005B Date: 110406

Interior - Passenger Air Bag Is Not Flush With Dash

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 08-09-41-005B

Date: April 06, 2011

2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade RWD V8-6.2L Page 196

Subject: Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush with Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs on Air Bag Panel)

Models:

2007-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

2007-2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe

2007-2012 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to update the model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-09-41-005A (Section 09 - Restraints).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the air bag door does not sit flush with the instrument panel (dash pad) or that the door appears warped.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a trim locking tab that is not fully engaged in the mounting bracket.

Correction

Reposition the trim locking tabs on the air bag panel following the procedure below.

Important

This repair is for appearance reasons only and has no effect on the operation or performance of the air bag.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.

2. The locking tab will be bent upward. Using a plastic trim stick, gently move the panel up to expose the deformed locking tab.

3. Straighten the locking tab using the plastic trim stick.

4. Press down on the air bag panel to seat it in the correct position.

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5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for Disabling and Enabling the SIR system.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.