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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of I/P, Module Yellow Connector & CPA
    GM464940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
  2. Remove right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint instrument panel (I/P) module connector (2).
  4. Remove the I/P module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
  5. Remove the I/P module yellow connector (2) from the I/P bracket (3).
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Yellow Connector Of Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Away To/From I/P
    GM464929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (w/o HUD) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (with HUD) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Note the wire harness routing position of the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  8. Push the yellow connector (2) of the inflatable restraint module away from the I/P (3).
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Mounting Fasteners
    GM464937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the mounting fasteners (2) from the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint module (3) from the I/P (1).
  11. 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 and Scrapping .
  12. When removing the inflatable restraint I/P module (3), do not damage the pigtail (4).
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