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Inflatable Restraint Control Module Replacement

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Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Control Module
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Inflatable Restraint Control Module Replacement

Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. 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

  1. Remove the adapter from the floor rear air outlet duct left side.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Tighten 
10 N.m (89 lb in)
4 Inflatable Restraint Control Module

Procedure

  1. Tighten down the inflatable restraint control module by all three fasteners.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Program the inflatable restraint control module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .