Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module

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CAUTION: The connector at the airbag cannot be disconnected or removed without damage to the airbag. If the connector is removed, the entire airbag with jumper harness must be replaced. Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Traverse) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/RPO UV6) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/o RPO UV6) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Enclave) .
1	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure 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 .

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Component Name

CAUTION:

The connector at the airbag cannot be disconnected or removed without damage to the airbag. If the connector is removed, the entire airbag with jumper harness must be replaced.

Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Traverse) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/RPO UV6) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Acadia w/o RPO UV6) , Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Enclave) .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module
Procedure
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 .