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Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement



Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.




2. Remove the passenger side instrument panel (I/P) access panel.




3. Remove the passenger air duct extension screw (1).




4. Remove the air duct extension from the front of the I/P.




5. Open the I/P compartment door to a full down position.
6. Remove the 2 lower passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module retaining bolts (1).




7. Remove the 2 side retaining nuts from the PSIR inflator module.




8. Remove the PSIR inflator module from the front of the I/P carrier.
9. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the PSIR inflator module to the front of the I/P carrier.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 2 side retaining nuts to the PSIR inflator module.

Tighten the nuts until fully driven, seated and not stripped.




3. Install the 2 retaining bolts (1) to the PSIR inflator module.

Tighten the bolts until fully driven, seated and not stripped.




4. Install the passenger air duct extension though the front of the I/P.




5. Install the passenger air duct extension screw (1).

Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

6. Close the I/P compartment door.




7. Install the passenger side I/P access panel.
8. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.