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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 428505  Size: SH
  1. The AIR BAG Warning Indicator is not serviceable separately. The Instrument Panel (IP) Cluster must be service as a complete unit.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Disable the SIR System. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  4. Remove the Instrument Panel (IP) Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Guages and Console.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 428505  Size: SH
  1. Install the Instrument Panel (IP) Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Guages and Console.
  2. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF. The AIR BAG Warning Indicator should flash seven times then turn off.
  4. If the AIR BAG Warning Indicator stays ON after flashing seven times perform the SIR diagnostic system check. Refer to SIR Diagnostic System Check .