Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Aztek and 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 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) compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Module

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Disconnect the inflator module connector.
Remove the I/P nuts from the inflator restraint module.
Remove the inflatable restraint module (1) from the I/P.
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 .