Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
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Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
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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 rest 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.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module trim cover from the instrument panel.
2.1.
Lift up on the front edge of the trim cover (1) in order to release the front ball studs (3) from the retaining clips.
2.2.
Pull and lift the trim cover in order to release the rear ball studs (2) from the retaining clips.
3. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners (3).
4. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module (1) from the cross-car beam (2).