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Removal Procedure

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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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Right I/P Access Cover

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Remove the passenger side instrument panel (I/P) access panel.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Passenger Air Duct Extension Screw

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Remove the passenger air duct extension screw (1).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Air Duct Extension

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Remove the air duct extension from the front of the I/P.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing 2 Lower Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (PSIR) Inflator Module Retaining Bolts

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Open the I/P compartment door to a full down position.
Remove the 2 lower passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module retaining bolts (1).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Side Retaining Nuts At PSIR Inflator Module

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Remove the 2 side retaining nuts from the PSIR inflator module.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing PSIR Inflator Module

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Remove the PSIR inflator module from the front of the I/P carrier.
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 .