Removal Procedure
Refer to SIR Warning .
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components. Serious injury can occur. Failure to observe the correct procedure could also result in unnecessary SIR system repairs.
The SDM may have more than one fused power input. To ensure there is no unwanted SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, remove all fuses supplying power to the SDM. With all SDM fuses removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.
If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable end retainer from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Move the steering column up so you can access the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1).
- Start with a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1) and work your way clockwise.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
Release the clips with a suitable tool.
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Clear the instrument panel knee bolster deflector studs when removing the instrument panel knee bolster (1).
Pull the windshield garnish moldings (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish moldings (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove [2x]
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (1) - Remove
Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to clear the instrument panel.
- Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
- NOTE:
Instrument panel steering column upper trim cover is removed for graphic clarity.
{If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector (1)
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Bolt @ Instrument Panel Carrier (1) - Remove [3x]
- Instrument Panel Outer Upper Bolt (2) - Remove
- Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel and instrument panel trim plate applique as an assembly (3).
Instrument Cluster Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Cluster (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Upper Bracket (2) - Remove
Head-Up Display Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Head-Up Display (1) - Remove