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.
- Disable the SIR System. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
in
Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the right access cover from the I/P end cap.
- Remove the right air outlet. Refer to
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side
in Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement
in Instrument Panel,
Gages, and Console.
- Remove the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to
Digital Radio Receiver Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Access the 2 fasteners located above the service holes (1) inside
the I/P compartment door opening.
- Remove the fasteners from the passenger
supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module.
- Remove
the 2 side retaining nuts (1) from the PSIR module.
- Partially
remove the PSIR inflator module from the I/P.
- Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the PSIR module.
- Remove the PSIR inflator module from the vehicle.
- Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module is being replaced
under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention
period. Refer to
Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping
.
Important: If the PSIR module has deployed while attached
to the I/P, the PSIR bracket MUST be replaced.
- If replacing the PSIR bracket, remove the I/P assembly. Refer to
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
in Instrument
Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
- Remove the PSIR bracket from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- If replacing the PSIR bracket, install the
PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the I/P assembly. Refer to
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Position
the PSIR inflator module to the front of the I/P and connect the electrical connector.
- Connect the CPA.
- Install the PSIR inflator module to the I/P.
- Partially Install the 2 lower fasteners
retaining the PSIR module to the I/P structure.
- Install
the 2 side retaining nuts (1) to the PSIR inflator module.
Tighten
Tighten the 4 PSIR fasteners until fully
driven, seated and not stripped.
- Install the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to
Digital Radio Receiver Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the I/P accessory trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
in instrument
Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Install the right air outlet. Refer to
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side
in Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning.
- Install the right access cover to the I/P end cap.
- Enable the SIR System. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement
in Instrument Panel,
Gages, and Console.