Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Nuts (Qty: 6) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly Procedure Ensure that the instrument panel inflatable restraint module is fully deployed before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping . Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Nuts (Qty: 6)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Procedure

Ensure that the instrument panel inflatable restraint module is fully deployed before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .