Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module & Fasteners

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Fastener (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5 (44 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. After replacing the module, deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping . NOTE: Replace the accessory wiring harness retainer (passenger airbag retainer), if necessary.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Fastener (Qty: 6)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
5 (44 lb in)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
After replacing the module, deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

NOTE:

Replace the accessory wiring harness retainer (passenger airbag retainer), if necessary.