Removal Procedure
Refer to SIR Warning .
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.
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.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1).
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Upper Bolt (2) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (3) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Upper Bolt (1) - Remove [ 3x ]
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (2) - Remove