Remove or Disconnect

Description:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

^ Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Service and Repair
1. Instrument panel compartment. Refer to instrument panel compartment in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
2. Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector.
3. Fasteners from the inflatable restraint I/P module.
4. Inflatable restraint I/P module from the vehicle.

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 reset 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.

IMPORTANT
^ The following procedures should be utilized in the event that inflatable restraint I/P module mounting holes or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the inflatable restraint I/P module can no longer be properly mounted.
1. Remove stripped fastener and discard.
2. Attach inflatable restraint I/P module with new fastener GM P/N 25601790.

TIGHTEN
^ Fastener to 10.0 N.m (89 lb. in.).
Use hand tools only to achieve fastener torque. This will prevent stripping of the replacement fastener.