Removal Procedure

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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.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Remove the I/P inflatable restraint wire rosebud from the I/P retainer bracket.

Fig 1: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint Wire Rosebud

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Remove the I/P inflatable restraint module bolts.

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

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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.

Fig 3: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint Module

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