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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SRS Sodium Hydroxide Powder Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: In the event a deployment has occurred, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Object Number: 896832 Size: SH
  2. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Disconnect the SIR system from the vehicle wire harness at the yellow 2-way connector.

    4. Object Number: 896807 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fasteners securing the SIR to the I/P support beam.
  5. Push the SIR rearward and rotate the round end downward.
  6. Remove the SIR from the vehicle through the opening in the I/P compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896807 Size: SH
  1. Insert the SIR through the I/P opening with the vinyl edge up and the harness on the right side of the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 897925 Size: SH
  2. Insert the SIR guide pins in the I/P brace slots and rotate the round edge upward to align the bolt holes.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts securing the SIR to the I/P support beam.

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

  4. Connect the yellow 2-way connector to the vehicle wiring harness.
  5. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  7. Turn the ignition on and verify that the SIR telltale operates properly.