Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 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 CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . 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) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly Tip: 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 Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .

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)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly
Tip:

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 Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .