Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module Replacement - Driver Side

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module & Fasteners - Driver Side

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement (Without AAL) , Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement (With AAL) .
1	Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Fastener (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module Assembly - Driver Side Procedure Ensure that the instrument panel inflatable restraint 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping . Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

WARNING:

Preliminary Procedure

Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Fastener (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module Assembly - Driver Side

Procedure

Ensure that the instrument panel inflatable restraint 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .