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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

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


    Object Number: 189085 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (2) from the inflatable restraint I/P module harness connector.
  4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (1).
  5. Remove the clip that retains the inflatable restraint I/P module harness to the I/P (3).

    6. Object Number: 388352 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (2) that retain the inflatable restraint I/P module (3) to the I/P carrier.
  7. Push out from the back side in order to remove the inflatable restraint I/P module from the I/P.
  8. 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 .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 388352 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module (3).

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

  2. Install the 2 bolts (2) that retain the inflatable restraint I/P module to the I/P carrier.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 189085 Size: SH
  3. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (1).
  4. Install the CPA retainer (2).
  5. Install the clip that retains the inflatable restraint I/P module harness to the I/P (3).
  6. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .