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# Passenger Side Air Bag Door Not Flush with Dash Pad/Warped (Reposition Locking Tabs on Air Bag Panel or Replace Air Bag Door)

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

Models: | 2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice

| 2007-2008 Saturn SKY

| 2007-2008 Opel GT

| 2007-2008 Daewoo G2X

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year, the Opel GT, Daewoo G2X model and an additional procedure. Also, all truck models have been removed and a separate bulletin is being released for trucks. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-004C (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 instrument panel (dash pad).

### 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.
5. FOR SATURN SKY ONLY -- If the concern is still present with the air bag door, replace the air bag door. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Trim Cover Replacement in SI.

### Part Information

Parts are currently unavailable from GMSPO for the Pontiac Solstice. This bulletin will be revised when parts become available.

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
15884451 | Ebony
15884453 | Cashmere

### Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time
--- | --- | ---
C9762* | Align Locking Tab Air Bag Panel - I/P | 0.3 hr
Add: | Replace Air Bag Cover | 0.5 hr
*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.