For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SRS Sodium Hydroxide Powder Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Important: In the event a deployment has occurred, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
3. Disconnect the SIR system from the vehicle wire harness at the yellow 2-way connector.
4. Remove the fasteners securing the SIR to the I/P support beam.
5. Push the SIR rearward and rotate the round end downward.
6. Remove the SIR from the vehicle through the opening in the I/P compartment.

### Installation Procedure

1. Insert the SIR through the I/P opening with the vinyl edge up and the harness on the right side of the vehicle.
2. Insert the SIR guide pins in the I/P brace slots and rotate the round edge upward to align the bolt holes.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the bolts securing the SIR to the I/P support beam.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the yellow 2-way connector to the vehicle wiring harness.
5. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
7. Turn the ignition on and verify that the SIR telltale operates properly.