Inflatable Restraint Control Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Control Module

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front floor console extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure: Move the front floor carpet left side in the area of the front floor console. Tighten: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace
3	Inflatable Restraint Control Module Fastener (Qty: 3) Procedure Remove the adapter from the floor rear air outlet duct left side. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
4	Inflatable Restraint Control Module Procedure Tighten down the inflatable restraint control module by all three fasteners. Connect the electrical connectors. Program the inflatable restraint control module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .