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Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Remove right insulator panel.
3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector (2).
4. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the the inflatable restraint I/P module from the yellow connector (1) on the vehicle wiring harness.
5. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module from the I/P bracket (3).




6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
7. Note the wire harness routing position of the inflatable restraint module, to help in assembly.
8. Push the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint module away from the I/P (3).




9. Remove the mounting fasteners (2) from the inflatable restraint module.
10. Remove the inflatable restraint module (3) from the I/P (1).
11. 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.
12. When removing the inflatable restraint I/P module (3), do not damage pigtail and the connector (4).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. When installing the inflatable restraint module (3), do not damage the pigtail and the connector (4).
2. Route the module pigtail (4) down through the I/P (1).
3. Install the inflatable restraint module (3) to the I/P.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the mounting fasteners (2) to the inflatable restraint I/P module.

Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Route the module wiring harness (2) in place to secure the yellow connector clip to the I/P (3).
6. Install the I/P upper trim pad.




7. Clip the yellow connector (2) to the I/P bracket (3).
8. Install the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module to the yellow connector (1) on the vehicle harness.
9. Install the CPA (4) to the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (2).
10. Install the right insulator panel.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.