Bracket Replacement - SIR

Bracket Replacement - SIR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the console.
3. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) passenger compartment.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
7. Remove the RH side window defogger outlet duct.
8. Release the I/P harness retainer from the passenger SIR bracket along the hinge pillar.
9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) module electrical connector.
10. Release the electrical connector retainer from the passenger SIR bracket.




11. Disconnect the passenger SIR module electrical connector.


IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.




12. Mark the location of the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to IP Disassembly Precautions. Service and Repair
13. Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.

IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.




14. Mark the location of the passenger SIR bracket. Refer to IP Disassembly Precautions. Service and Repair
15. Remove the bolts mounting the passenger SIR bracket to the I/P lower support beam.




16. Remove the bolts mounting the passenger SIR bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
17. Remove the passenger SIR bracket.




18. Mark the location of the passenger SIR module ill relation to the passenger SIR bracket.
19. Remove the passenger SIR module (1) retaining nuts (3).
20. Remove the passenger SIR module (1) from the passenger SIR bracket (2).




21. Remove the passenger knee bolster bracket mounting bolts.
22. Remove the passenger knee bolster bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket to passenger SIR bracket retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the passenger knee bolster bracket retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




3. Install the passenger SIR module (1) to the passenger SIR bracket (2) as marked prior to removal.
4. Install the passenger SIR module (1) retaining nuts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the passenger SIR module retaining nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Install the passenger SIR bracket into position as marked prior to removal.




6. Install the bolts mounting the passenger SIR bracket to the I/P upper and lower support beams.

Tighten
Tighten the passenger SIR bracket mounting bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




7. Position the passenger knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
8. Install the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the passenger knee bolster bracket retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




9. Connect the passenger SIR module electrical connector.




10. Secure the electrical connector retainer to the passenger SIR bracket.
11. Install the CPA to the passenger SIR module electrical connector.
12. Secure the I/P harness retainer to the passenger SIR bracket along the hinge pillar.

(Be sure to insert the I/P compartment lamp electrical connector down through the opening in the top of the passenger SIR bracket.)
13. Install the RH side window defogger outlet duct.
14. Install the I/P upper trim pad.
15. Adjust the fit of the passenger SIR module to the I/P upper trim pad, if necessary.
16. Install the instrument panel passenger compartment.
17. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
18. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
19. Install the console.
20. Enable the SIR system.