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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the passenger instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

    5. Object Number: 854207 Size: SH
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the harness connector on the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  6. Disconnect the I/P module electrical connector (1).

    7. Object Number: 854202 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper bolts (3) from the I/P module (1).
  8. Remove the lower bolts (2) from the I/P module (1).
  9. Remove the I/P module (1).
  10. Ensure that the I/P module is fully deployed 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: 854202 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module (1) to the I/P carrier.

    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 lower bolts (2) hand tight.
  3. Install the lower bolts (3) to the inflatable restraint I/P module.

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


    Object Number: 854207 Size: SH
  4. Install the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Install the passenger I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  7. Install the CPA to the I/P module electrical connector.
  8. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .