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Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement




Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning (SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning).
1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement).
3. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
4. Remove the right access cover from the I/P end cap.
5. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side).
6. Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement).
7. Remove the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement (Digital Radio Receiver Replacement).




8. Access the 2 fasteners located above the service holes (1) inside the I/P compartment door opening.




9. Remove the fasteners from the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module.




10. Remove the 2 side retaining nuts (1) from the PSIR module.




11. Partially remove the PSIR inflator module from the I/P.
12. Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA).
13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the PSIR module.
14. Remove the PSIR inflator module from the vehicle.
15. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module is being replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Procedures).

Note: If the PSIR module has deployed while attached to the I/P, the PSIR bracket MUST be replaced.

16. If replacing the PSIR bracket, remove the I/P assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement)Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair).




17. Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.




18. Remove the PSIR bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. If replacing the PSIR bracket, install the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

3. Install the I/P assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement)Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair).




4. Position the PSIR inflator module to the front of the I/P and connect the electrical connector.
5. Connect the CPA.
6. Install the PSIR inflator module to the I/P.




7. Partially install the 2 lower fasteners retaining the PSIR module to the I/P structure.




8. Install the 2 side retaining nuts (1) to the PSIR inflator module.

Tighten the 4 PSIR fasteners until fully driven, seated and not stripped.

9. Install the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement (Digital Radio Receiver Replacement).
10. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
11. Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement).
12. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side).
13. Install the right access cover to the I/P end cap.
14. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
15. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement).