Document ID# 1223246
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2 		 

Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement LHD

Caution

Safety precautions must be followed when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag). After deployment, the inflator module (air bag) surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction, that is irritating to the skin and eyes. Most of the powder on the inflator module (air bag) is harmless. as a precaution, wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag), and wash your hands with mild soap and water afterwards.

Caution

When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

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.

Important

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

Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the passenger air bag harness from the cross car beam and energy absorber.

    3. Object Number: 878745 Size: SH
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  3. Remove the glove box door stops and let the glove box door hang down.
  4. Remove the screws from the glove box compartment and striker.
  5. Remove the glove box assembly by pulling rearward at clip locations.

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  6. Remove screws and the passenger side inflator module (air bag).
Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the passenger inflator module (air bag).
    2. Tighten

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


    Object Number: 880978 Size: SH
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  2. Engage all inflator module wiring harness connector clips to the cross car beam and the energy absorber.

    3. Object Number: 878745 Size: SH
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  3. Install the glove box assembly and striker.
  4. Install the glove box door stops.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  Document ID# 1223246
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2