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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Express 🢒 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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the instrument panel inflatable restraint module electrical connector.

    6. Object Number: 854202 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper bolts (3) from the instrument panel inflatable restraint module (1).
  7. Remove the lower bolts (2) from the instrument panel inflatable restraint module (1).
  8. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module (1).
  9. Ensure that the instrument panel inflatable restraint module is fully deployed 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: 854202 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module (1) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint carrier.

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

  2. Install the lower bolts (2) hand tight.
  3. Install the lower bolts (3) to the inflatable restraint instrument panel inflatable restraint module.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the electrical connector to the instrument panel inflatable restraint module.
  5. Install the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.
  6. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement.
  7. Install the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.