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 windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the screws from the steering column filler panel.
- Pull to remove the filler panel.
- Pull to remove the left I/P outer trim cover.
- Disconnect the doorjamb switch electrical connector.
- Remove the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- Beginning at the rearward edge, pull to remove the shift lever bezel from the console.
- Disconnect the bezel electrical connectors.
- Remove the center storage compartment screws.
- Remove the storage compartment.
- Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
- Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the ignition bezel.
- Remove the screws from the steering column shroud.
- Remove the upper shroud.
- Remove the lower shroud.
- Remove the I/P cluster trim panel screw.
- Pull to remove the cluster trim.
- Remove the screw from the right air outlet.
- If equipped, remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
- Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the trim panel bolt covers.
- Remove the bolts from the I/P upper trim panel.
- Remove the screws from the I/P upper trim panel.
- Remove the I/P upper trim panel from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution
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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 Caution
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