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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of I/P, Module Yellow Connector & CPA
    GM464940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
  2. Remove right insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right (LHD) or Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right (RHD) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector (2).
  4. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module from the yellow connector (1) on the vehicle wiring harness.
  5. Remove the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint I/P module from the I/P bracket (3).
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Module & Yellow Connector
    GM464929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Note the wire harness routing position of the inflatable restraint module, to help in assembly.
  8. Push the yellow connector (2) on the inflatable restraint module away from the I/P (3).
    9. Fig 3: View of Restraint Module Mounting Fasteners
    GM427782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the mounting fasteners (2) from the inflatable restraint module.
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint module (3) from the I/P (1).
  11. 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 .
  12. When removing the inflatable restraint I/P module (3), do not damage pigtail and the connector (4).
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