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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

   • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
   • 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.


    Object Number: 464940 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove passenger (right) insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module connector (2).
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) from the IP bracket (3).

    6. Object Number: 464929 Size: SH
  6. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  7. Note the inflatable restraint IP module wire harness routing position, to help in re-assembly.
  8. Push the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) back away from the IP (3).

    9. Object Number: 464937 Size: SH
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners (2).
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module (3) from the IP (1).
  11. When removing the inflatable restraint IP module (3) care must be taken not to damage inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 464937 Size: SH
  1. When installing the inflatable restraint IP module (3) care must be taken not to damage inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4).
  2. Route the inflatable restraint IP module pigtail (4) down through the IP (1).
  3. Install the inflatable restraint IP module (3) to the instrument panel (1).

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 464929 Size: SH
  5. Route the inflatable restraint IP module wiring harness (2) in place to secure inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector clip to IP (3).
  6. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    7. Object Number: 464940 Size: SH
  7. Clip the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) to IP bracket (3).
  8. Install the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
  9. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module connector (2).
  10. Install passenger (right) insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .