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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 636341 Size: SH
  1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) passenger compartment door.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P compartment lamp switch.
  3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.

    4. Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out. Use a suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.

  4. Remove the lower retaining bolts from the I/P compartment.
  5. Remove the side and upper retaining screws from the I/P compartment.

    6. Object Number: 636321 Size: SH
  6. Slowly pull the I/P compartment just enough to disconnect the wiring harness connector from the inflatable restraint module switch.
  7. Remove the I/P compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 636321 Size: SH
  1. Connect the wiring harness connector to the inflatable restraint I/P module switch connector.

    2. Object Number: 636341 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P compartment.
  3. Loosely install the screw which retains the side of the I/P compartment, in order to align the nut on the passenger SIR bracket.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the upper retaining screw to the I/P compartment.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  5. Install the lower retaining bolts to the I/P compartment.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 174192 Size: SH
  6. Align and hold the I/P compartment to the I/P, then install the side retaining screw to the I/P compartment.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  7. Install the trim plugs to the I/P compartment door.
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P compartment lamp switch.
  9. Close the I/P passenger compartment door.