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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 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. Fig 1: Electrical Connector Retainer To SIR Bracket
    GM68627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    11. Fig 2: SIR Module Electrical Connector
    GM68630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the SIR module electrical connector.
    12. Fig 3: Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket To IP Center Support Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM95682Courtesy 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.
    14. 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. Fig 4: SIR Bracket To I/P Lower Support Beam
    GM95674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    16. Fig 5: SIR Bracket To I/P Upper Support Beam
    GM95672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
  17. Remove the SIR bracket.
    18. Fig 6: SIR Module At SIR Bracket
    GM68629Courtesy 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).
    21. Fig 7: Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket To Passenger SIR Bracket
    GM95671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the mounting bolts from the knee bolster bracket.
  22. Remove the knee bolster bracket.
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