Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

Fig 1: View Of Wire Rosebuds For I/P Inflatable Restraint From I/P Retainer Bracket

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Remove the I/P inflatable restraint wire rosebud from the I/P retainer bracket.

Fig 2: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint Module Bolts

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Remove the I/P inflatable restraint module bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Inflatable Restraint Module From Retainer

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Pull the I/P inflatable restraint module out of the I/P retainer while depressing one of the retaining tabs on the I/P retainer with a flat-bladed tool.