Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
- Remove the I/P cluster screws
- Pull rearward to remove the I/P cluster.
- Remove the radio screws.
- Remove the radio.
- Disconnect the radio antenna, the ground strap, and the electrical connectors.
- Position the front seats rearward.
- Reach under the front seats to access the lower console screws.
- Remove the console screws.
- Remove the cup holder.
- Lift the rear of the center floor console.
- Disconnect the electrical connector to the auxiliary power outlet.
- Slide the console rearward.
- Remove the center trim plate from the front console.
- Remove the front console screws from the right and the left trim panels.
- Remove the front console trim panels.
- Remove the screws from the right and the left air outlet ducts.
Remove the outlet ducts.
- Remove the I/P cluster electrical connector from the slot in the retainer.
- Remove the screw from the radio ground strap.
- Remove the radio ground strap.
- Slide the I/P electrical center off of the tabs on the I/P bracket.
- Disconnect the body control module (BCM) electrical connector.
- Remove the DLC by pressing the tabs and pushing the DLC through the I/P retainer.
- Remove the front carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
- Remove the bolts from the passenger SIR system. Access these bolts by reaching through the I/P retainer in the radio area or through the air outlet area.
- Disconnect the I/P ground connections from the I/P.
- Remove the retainer nuts and bolts.
- Remove the I/P retainer from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution
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CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
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