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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING & STORAGE CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  4. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  7. Remove the outlet duct from the right side window defogger.
  8. Release the I/P harness retainer from the passenger SIR bracket along the hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the SIR module electrical connector.
  10. Release the electrical connector retainer from the SIR bracket.
    Fig 1: Releasing Electrical Connector Retainer From SIR Bracket
    G01453956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the SIR module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting SIR Module Electrical Connector
    G01453957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
  12. Mark the location of the knee bolster bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Knee Bolster Bracket To Center Support Bracket Retainers
    G01453958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
  14. Mark the location of the SIR bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  15. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    Fig 4: Removing SIR Bracket Retainers
    G01453959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
  17. Remove the SIR bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing SIR Bracket
    G01453960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Mark the location of the SIR module in the SIR bracket.
  19. Remove the SIR module retaining nuts (3).
  20. Remove the SIR module (1) from the SIR bracket (2).
    Fig 6: Removing SIR Module From SIR Bracket
    G01453961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the mounting bolts from the knee bolster bracket.
  22. Remove the knee bolster bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01453962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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