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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1814583  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the roof rail air bag connector.
  4. Remove the nuts and the assist grip bracket on the upside of the front and rear door.

  5. Object Number: 1814584  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts near the upside of the front door.
  7. Remove the bolts near the upside of the A-pillar.

  8. Object Number: 1814586  Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts near the upside of the rear door and the B-pillar.

  10. Object Number: 1814588  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts from the inflator near C-pillar.
  12. Remove the roof rail module.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1814588  Size: SH
  1. Install the roof rail module.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts to the inflator near C-pillar.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the passenger air bag mounting bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1814586  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolts near the upside of the rear door and the B-pillar.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the passenger air bag mounting bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1814584  Size: SH
  7. Install the bolts near the upside of the front door and A-pillar.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the passenger air bag mounting bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1814583  Size: SH
  9. Install the assist grip bracket. Secure with nuts.
  10. Connect the roof rail air bag connector.
  11. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .