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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: 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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 759591 Size: SH
  3. Note the wire harness routing position on the I/P module to help in assembly.

    4. Object Number: 759588 Size: SH
  4. Remove the I/P module mounting fasteners.
  5. Remove the I/P module from the I/P.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 759588 Size: SH
  1. Route the I/P module pigtail down through the I/P.
  2. Remove the I/P module to the I/P.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the I/P module mounting fasteners.

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


    Object Number: 759591 Size: SH
  4. Route the I/P module wiring harness in place to secure the I/P module yellow 2-way connector clip.
  5. Install the I/P retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Replacement .
  6. Connect the I/P module yellow connector to the vehicle harness yellow connector.
  7. Install the CPA to the instrument panel module connector.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  9. After the inflation module is replaced, deploy the old module before discarding it. If the module is replaced during warranty period, deploy and discard it after the required retention period of the part. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping for correct discarding procedure of the module.