Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . 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 (Left Hand Drive) , Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .
1	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 (89 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly Procedure Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) . Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

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 (Left Hand Drive) , Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 6)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 (89 lb in)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Procedure

Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .