Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning (SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning).

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Wait 1 minute for the airbag to deactivate.




3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.

* Open the I/P compartment cover.
* Remove the 4 bolts (1).
* Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
* Remove the I/P compartment.




4. Remove the sill inner paneling.

* Release the 5 clips.
* Remove the sill inner paneling (1).




5. Loosen the I/P padding.

* Release the I/P padding cover, side.
* Remove the bolt (1).
* Remove the footwell screw (2).




6. Remove the airbag unit.

* Remove the bolt (1).
* Release and disconnect wiring harness plug.

Note: Always set aside airbag module with padded side upwards.

7. Remove the airbag module.

* Lift the I/P padding on the right side.
* Remove the airbag module from the guide.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the airbag module.

* Lift the I/P padding on the right side.
* Insert the airbag module in guide.
* Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Fasten the airbag module.

Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

3. Fasten the I/P padding.

Tighten the 2 bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
Install the I/P padding cover, side.
4. Install the sill inner paneling.
Install the 5 clips.
5. Install the I/P compartment.

* Connect the wiring harness plug.
* Insert the I/P compartment.

Tighten the 4 bolts to 4 Nm (35 lb in).

* Close the I/P compartment cover.

6. Connect the battery.
7. Perform the readiness inspection.
8. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning).