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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2004 🢒 Seville 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 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.


    Object Number: 464940 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector (2).
  4. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module from the yellow connector (1) on the vehicle wiring harness.
  5. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module from the I/P bracket (3).

    6. Object Number: 464929 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Note the wire harness routing position of the inflatable restraint module, to help in assembly.
  8. Push the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint module away from the I/P (3).

    9. Object Number: 427782 Size: SH
  9. Remove the mounting fasteners (2) from the inflatable restraint module.
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint module (3) from the I/P (1).
  11. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
  12. When removing the inflatable restraint I/P module (3), do not damage pigtail and the connector (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 427782 Size: SH
  1. When installing the inflatable restraint module (3), do not damage the pigtail and the connector (4).
  2. Route the module pigtail (4) down through the I/P (1).
  3. Install the inflatable restraint module (3) to the I/P.

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

  4. Install the mounting fasteners (2) to the inflatable restraint I/P module.

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


    Object Number: 464929 Size: SH
  5. Route the module wiring harness (2) in place to secure the yellow connector clip to the I/P (3).
  6. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    7. Object Number: 464940 Size: SH
  7. Clip the yellow connector (2) to the I/P bracket (3).
  8. Install the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module to the yellow connector (1) on the vehicle harness.
  9. Install the CPA (4) to the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (2).
  10. Install the right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .