Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
- Remove the I/P top cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
- Remove the fastener from the passenger side air outlet duct.
- Remove the air outlet duct.
- Reach through the radio and the air outlet duct areas to access the fasteners. Remove the fasteners securing the SIR to the I/P beam.
- Unsnap the module from the I/P carrier retainers.
- Remove the module from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.