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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3  and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Bracket Bolts
    GM1202160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module bracket bolts.
  5. Fig 2: Inflatable Restraint I/P Module
    GM929419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Remove the PSIR wire harness metal edge clips from the I/P trim pad.
  8. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module nuts.
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module.
  10. Fully deploy the module 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 .