Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage 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 Bolt (Qty:4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly Disconnect the electrical connectors. 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage 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 Bolt (Qty:4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .