Removal Procedure
When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module by the wires. Never carry the inflator module by the connector on the underside of the module.
Make sure that the bag and trim cover are facing up whenever you place a live inflator module on any surface. This is necessary to provide a free space for the bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Never rest the steering column assembly on the steering wheel with the inflator module face down, and the column vertical. This may result in personal injury.
Refer to SIR Warning .
Use extreme care not to damage the airbag chute which is integral to the instrument panel. Failure to do so will result in unwanted instrument panel component replacement.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Insert the appropriate flat-bladed tool (3) in between the airbag chute (2) and the air bag module hook (1) at the dotted line or base of hook.
- Tilt the appropriate flat-bladed tool forward until the air bag module hooks (1) break or bend enough to relieve the tension and allow for easier removal of the airbag from the chute.
Instrument Panel Airbag (1) - Remove