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Inflator Solenoid Replacement VIN U

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Remove the inflator air valve opening cover by pulling the lever inboard.
  3. Remove the inflator control panel.

  4. Object Number: 381409  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Remove the air lines from the inflator solenoid.

  7. Object Number: 381411  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve cap.
  9. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  10. Remove the inflator solenoid nut.
  11. Remove the inflator solenoid.
  12. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve washer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 381411  Size: SH
  1. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve washer.
  2. Install the inflator solenoid.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the inflator solenoid nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid fill valve nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve cap.

  9. Object Number: 381409  Size: SH
  10. Install the air lines to the inflator solenoid.
  11. Connect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  12. Install the inflator control panel.
  13. Install the inflator air valve opening cover by pushing the lever outboard.
  14. Install the ELC/TRAILER fuse.

Inflator Solenoid Replacement VIN X w/ C34

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Remove the inflator air valve opening cover by pulling the lever inboard.
  3. Remove the inflator control panel.

  4. Object Number: 380487  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Remove the air lines from the inflator solenoid.

  7. Object Number: 380488  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve cap.
  9. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  10. Remove the inflator solenoid nut.
  11. Remove the inflator solenoid.
  12. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve washer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 380488  Size: SH
  1. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve washer.
  2. Remove the inflator solenoid.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the inflator solenoid nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid fill valve nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 380487  Size: SH
  8. Install the air lines to the inflator solenoid.
  9. Connect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  10. Install the inflator control panel.
  11. Install the inflator air valve opening cover by pushing the lever outboard.
  12. Install the ELC/TRAILER fuse.

Inflator Solenoid Replacement VIN X w/o C34

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Remove the inflator air valve opening cover by pulling the lever inboard.
  3. Remove the inflator control panel.

  4. Object Number: 381390  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Remove the air lines from the inflator solenoid.

  7. Object Number: 381393  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve cap.
  9. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  10. Remove the inflator solenoid nut.
  11. Remove the inflator solenoid.
  12. Remove the inflator solenoid fill valve washer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 381393  Size: SH
  1. Install the inflator solenoid washer over the fill valve.
  2. Install the inflator solenoid.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the inflator solenoid nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the inflator solenoid fill valve nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Install the inflator solenoid fill valve cap.

  9. Object Number: 381390  Size: SH
  10. Install the air lines to the inflator solenoid.
  11. Connect the inflator solenoid electrical connector.
  12. Install the inflator control panel.
  13. Install the inflator air valve opening cover by pushing the lever outboard.
  14. Install the ELC/TRAILER fuse.