Plastic cover in front of Passenger airbag removal

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04-21-2016, 11:36 AM

peisummers

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Plastic cover in front of Passenger airbag removal

Does any one know how to remove the plastic cover on the dashboard of a H3 in front of the passenger airbag

04-21-2016, 03:57 PM

sycraft

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It comes as part of the airbag

04-21-2016, 04:00 PM

sycraft

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Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement.

Remove the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
Access the 2 fasteners located above the service holes (1) inside the I/P compartment door opening.
Remove the fasteners from the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) inflator module.
Remove the 2 side retaining nuts (1) from the PSIR module.
Partially remove the PSIR inflator module from the I/P.

Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module is being replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.

Important: If the PSIR module has deployed while attached to the I/P, the PSIR bracket MUST be replaced.

If replacing the PSIR bracket, remove the I/P assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
Remove the PSIR bracket from the vehicle.

If replacing the PSIR bracket, install the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Install the 2 fasteners retaining the PSIR bracket to the I/P structure.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 Y (80 lb in).
Install the I/P assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Position the PSIR inflator module to the front of the I/P and connect the electrical connector.
Connect the CPA.
Install the PSIR inflator module to the I/P.
Partially Install the 2 lower fasteners retaining the PSIR module to the I/P structure.
Install the 2 side retaining nuts (1) to the PSIR inflator module.
Tighten
Tighten the 4 PSIR fasteners until fully driven, seated and not stripped.
Install the digital radio receiver, if equipped. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement.
Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
Install the right access cover to the I/P end cap.
Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.