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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 STS 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  3. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  4. Remove the rear sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement.
  5. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 1457191 Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the harness connector to the inflatable restraint roof rail module.
  7. Disconnect the harness connector from the roof rail module.
  8. Lower the headliner to gain clearance to the roof rail module.

    9. Object Number: 1457194 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fasteners (2, 3) from the roof rail module.
  10. Remove the roof rail module from the roof.

Installation Procedure

    Warning: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.

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


    Object Number: 1457194 Size: SH
  2. Install the mounting fasteners (2, 3) to the inflatable restraint roof rail module and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 756768 Size: SH
  3. Install the roof rail module harness connector to the wiring harness.
  4. Install the CPA to the roof rail module harness connector.
  5. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  6. Install the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  7. Install the rear sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement.
  8. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  10. 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.