2000 Tahoe Driver Seat Air Bag

[BigShowJoe]

I was told by a reputable shop today that the cause of my air bag light is the driver seat air bag module is bad (causing the low resistance error code). The shop also quoted me ~$600 to replace it. I can buy the air bag myself used or even new and at least save labor IF I can find out how to remove the old one. Anybody had any experience taking the air bag out of the side of the seat (without destroying the seat of course)?

 

[PolishPete]

If anyone's got any help here...I'm listening too.

I've got the permanent air bag error code/light on my dash that it seems most of these cars are getting.

 

[BigShowJoe]

Bumping this thread. It is still a problem that I haven't taken care of but I would like to resolve. I assume the only way to get that airbag out is to peel the upholstery off the seat but im wondering how easy it is, both to remove and reinstall. Anybody???

 

[1fatho]

As far as I can tell, all you need to do is switch it out, but dont f with the computer under the drivers seat. Check out the stickies, theres a link to online chiltons books. It states in there that if when you plug it back in, as long as the airbag light goes off after "start up" then you are set.

Dont F with the computer....