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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Spark 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1618045 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  3. Remove the center instrument panel bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the I/P module connector (1).

    5. Object Number: 1618048 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 I/P module fasteners (1).

    6. Object Number: 1618050 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 4 I/P module fasteners (1).
  7. Remove the 2 I/P module fasteners (2).
  8. Remove the I/P module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1618050 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P module.

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

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

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 I/P module fasteners (2) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  3. Install the 4 I/P module fasteners (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 I/P module fasteners (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1618048 Size: SH
  4. Install the 2 I/P module fasteners (1).

    5. Object Number: 1618045 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P module connector (1).
  6. Install the center instrument panel bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  7. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .