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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 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.

    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 in SIR.
  2. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    3. Object Number: 1207596 Size: SH
  3. Remove the wire harness connector from the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  4. Remove the bolts from the inflatable restraint I/P module and discard the bolts.
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1207596 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module.

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

    Important: Use new bolts on the restraint module.

  2. Install new bolts to the inflatable restraint I/P module.

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

  3. Install the wire harness connector to the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  4. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  6. Deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping .