Restraints and Safety Systems: Service and Repair
BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RESTRAINT SYSTEMSREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.
CAUTION: Refer toSIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the console.
3. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
4. Remove the I/P compartment.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
7. Remove the outlet duct from the right side window defogger.
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 SIR module electrical connector.
10. Release the electrical connector retainer from the SIR bracket.
11. Disconnect the SIR module electrical connector.
12. Mark the location of the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions.
IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
13. Remove the bolts retaining the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.
14. Mark the location of the SIR bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions.
IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
15. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
16. Remove the bolts mounting the SIR bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
17. Remove the SIR bracket.
18. Mark the location of the SIR module in the SIR bracket.
19. Remove the SIR module retaining nuts (3).
20. Remove the SIR module (1) from the SIR bracket (2).
21. Remove the mounting bolts from the knee bolster bracket.
22. Remove the knee bolster bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
2. Install the retaining bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the SIR bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
3. Install the SIR module (1) to the SIR bracket (2) as marked prior to removal.
4. Install the SIR module retaining nuts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the SIR bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
6. Install the bolts which secure the SIR bracket to the I/P upper and lower support beams.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
7. Position the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
8. Install the bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
9. Connect the SIR module electrical connector.
10. Secure the electrical connector retainer to the SIR bracket.
11. Install the CPA to the SIR module electrical connector.
12. Secure the I/P harness retainer to the SIR bracket along the hinge pillar. Insert the I/P compartment lamp electrical connector down through the opening in the top of the SIR bracket.
13. Install the right side window defogger outlet duct.
14. Install the I/P upper trim pad.
15. Adjust the fit of the SIR module to the I/P upper trim pad, if necessary.
16. Install the I/P 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. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.