Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the retaining bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the SIR bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the SIR module (1) to the SIR bracket (2) as marked prior to removal.
- Install the SIR module retaining nuts (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the SIR bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the bolts which secure the SIR bracket to the I/P upper and lower support beams.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Position the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
- Install the bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the SIR module electrical connector.
- Secure the electrical connector retainer to the SIR bracket.
- Install the CPA to the SIR module electrical connector.
- Secure the I/P harness retainer to the SIR bracket along the hinge pillar. Insert the I/P compartment lamp electrical connector down through the opening in the top of the SIR bracket.
- Install the right side window defogger outlet duct.
- Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
- Adjust the fit of the SIR module to the I/P upper trim pad, if necessary.
- Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
- Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.