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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Spark 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

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

  2. Install the 2 I/P module fasteners (2) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  3. Install the 4 I/P module fasteners (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    4. 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.