Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you.

When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module cover.
3. Remove the fasteners (2) from the Inflatable Restraint IP module.
4. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint IP module 2-way wiring harness connector (4) by sliding the top connector position assurance (CPA) back, and then levering the CPA back to allow the connector to be disconnected.
5. Remove the Inflatable Restraint IP module (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the Inflatable Restraint IP module (3) to the vehicle.
2. Connect the Inflatable Restraint IP module 2-way wiring harness connector (4) by securely connecting both sides of the connector and then sliding the top connector position assurance (CPA) forward.
3. Install the fasteners (2) to the Inflatable Restraint IP module.

Tighten
Use only hand tools to tighten the fasteners to 8 N.m (72 lb in).

Refer to Service Precautions.

4. Install the Inflatable Restraint IP module cover.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.

Important: The air bag registration card supplied with the replacement air bag must be correctly filled out, complete with the vehicle VIN and the air bag serial number, and mailed to the address indicated by the card.