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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

CAUTION:

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

CAUTION:

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. GM5515686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove

  3. GM5517144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  4. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
  5. GM5517142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  6. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
  7. GM5517141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  8. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. GM5517140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove

  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  12. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
  13. GM5548939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  14. Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
  15. Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
  16. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
  17. Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
  18. GM5522015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  19. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
  20. GM5527055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  21. Radio Front Speaker (2) - Remove
  22. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  23. GM5521843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  24. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  25. Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
  26. GM5525417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  27. Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove
  28. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  29. GM5518395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  30. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
  31. GM5519543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  32. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
  33. GM5519541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  34. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
  35. GM5520388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  36. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  37. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    38. NOTE:

    Use care not to bend or deform the thin area of the instrument panel trim pad.

  38. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
  39. GM5549637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  40. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) - Remove [2x]
  41. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  42. Windshield Garnish Molding (3) - Remove
  43. GM5522013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  44. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
  45. GM5527058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  46. Radio Front Speaker (2) - Remove
  47. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  48. GM5523095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [15x]

  49. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  50. GM5520781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  51. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  52. Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) - Remove
  53. GM5525655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Loosen [4x]

  54. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  55. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Loosen
  56. GM5528538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  57. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  58. GM5523097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The instrument panel upper trim panel and instrument panel airbag will be removed as an assembly. Instrument panel airbag is a single use component. The airbag will need to be removed and scrapped.

    Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) with the aid of an assistant.

  59. GM5584540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Insert the flat tip driver (3) in between the airbag chute (2) and the air bag module hook (1) at the dotted line or base of hook, as shown above in graphic.

  60. Tilt the flat tip driver forward until the air bag module hooks (1) break or bend enough to relieve the tension and allow for easier removal of the airbag from the chute.
  61. GM5587501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Airbag (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  62. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping
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