Bracket Replacement - SIR (Passenger)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in General Information.

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.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

11. Disconnect the passenger SIR module electrical connector.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

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

12. Mark the location of the passenger knee bolster bracket.
13. Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

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

14. Mark the location of the passenger SIR bracket.
15. Remove the bolts mounting the passenger SIR bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

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

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

18. Mark the location of the passenger SIR module in 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).

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Removal Procedure:

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

1. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
2. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket to passenger SIR bracket retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the passenger knee bolster bracket retaining bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

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 Nm (89 lb in).

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

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

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

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 10 Nm (89 lb in).

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

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 10 Nm (89 lb in).

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

9. Connect the passenger SIR module electrical connector.

SIR Bracket Replacement (Passenger): Installation Procedure:

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.