Inquiry:

17882

SubmittedStatus
2021-03-03 00:00:00 Resolved (No IP Change)

YearMakeModelBody
2017 Cadillac escalade SUV

Tracking # 17882
Resolution

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The labor allowance for Disable & Enable Air Bag System includes all the steps as outlined in the procedure from the vehicle manufacturer one time.

If an additional Disable & Enable Air Bag System is required, a time should be agreed upon among all parties and recorded on the damage report.


Inquiry type Procedure Page Issue
Area of Vehicle Electrical
Issue Summary from p-page "Disable and Enable Air Bag SystemThe labor times shown in the Guide represent the procedures necessary to disable and enable the air bag system in order to replace air bag system components and/or to perform repairs not related to the air bag system, e.g., welding. This procedure includes visually monitoring the air bag warning light to verify proper system functionality. The allowance does not include troubleshooting of the system if proper system functionality is not present."Does this time include all of the steps to disconnect and reconnect the 12V battery? GM repair procedures show that if electrical connectors are going to be disconnected the battery must be disconnected first (example: door harness).
Suggested Action Clarify weather your statement includes disconnecting and reconnecting the 12V and or High Voltage battery because it reads as though it can be interpreted as "/or to perform repairs not related to the air bag system, e.g., welding." anything that is necessary to weld or complete repairs.