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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Right I/P Access Cover
    GM712793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the passenger side instrument panel (I/P) access panel.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Passenger Air Duct Extension Screw
    GM762389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the passenger air duct extension screw (1).
    4. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Air Duct Extension
    GM762387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the air duct extension from the front of the I/P.
  5. Open the I/P compartment door to a full down position.
  6. Remove the 2 lower passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module retaining bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Locating Lower PSIR Inflator Module Bolts
    GM762390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Side PSIR Inflator Module Bolts
    GM846922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 side retaining nuts from the PSIR inflator module.
    8. Fig 6: Removing/Installing PSIR Inflator Module
    GM742163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the PSIR inflator module from the front of the I/P carrier.
  9. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
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