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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Epica 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256497 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1256496 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.
  4. Remove the I/P module by removing the mounting bolts from the air bag bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1256496 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P module.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the passenger air bag mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the passenger air bag mounting bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 1256497 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .