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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 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: 300144 Size: SH

    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 .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the yellow 2-way wiring harness connector on the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  4. Disconnect the harness connector from the I/P module.

    5. Object Number: 300145 Size: SH
  5. Remove the I/P module mounting fasteners (3).
  6. Remove the I/P module (1) from the cross-car beam (2).
  7. 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: 300145 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P module (1) to the cross-car beam (2).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the I/P module mounting fasteners (3).

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


    Object Number: 300144 Size: SH
  3. Connect the yellow 2-way wiring harness connector to the I/P module.
  4. Install the CPA to the wiring harness connector.
  5. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .