GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Achieva 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 240188 Size: SH

    Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

       • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
       • Make sure the bag opening points away from you
    When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module pigtail harness from the I/P harness clips.
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners.
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module from the vehicle.
  6. 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, Shipping, and Scrapping .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 240188 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module to the vehicle.
  2. Install the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten fasteners to 2.3 N·m (20.4 lb in).

  3. Connect the inflatable restraint I/P module pigtail harness to the I/P harness clips.
  4. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .