Instrument Panel Module Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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




1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove right closeout/insulator panel.
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module connector (2).
4. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) from the IP bracket (3).




6. Remove the IP upper trim pad.
7. Note the inflatable restraint IP module wire harness routing position, to help in re-assembly.
8. Push the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) back away from the IP (3).

Preliminary, Early Release Information:

9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module electrical connector (5).
10. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module (3) from the IP (1).
11. When removing the inflatable restraint IP module (3) care must be taken not to damage inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Preliminary, Early Release Information:

1. When installing the inflatable restraint IP module (3) care must be taken not to damage inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4).
2. Route the inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4) down through the IP (1).
3. Install the inflatable restraint IP module (3) to the instrument panel (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners (2).

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




5. Route the inflatable restraint IP module wiring harness (2) in place to secure the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector clip to IP (3).
6. Install the IP upper trim pad.




7. Clip the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) to IP bracket (3).
8. Install the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
9. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module connector (2).
10. Install right closeout/insulator panel.

IMPORTANT: After replacing the module, the old module must be fully deployed before disposal. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping for proper disposal.

11. Enable the SIR system.