Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Components

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Remove the mounting fasteners (3) from the inflatable restraint I/P module.
Remove the I/P module (2) from the cross-car beam (1).
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 .