Preliminary 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 front headliner assembly. Refer to Headlining Front Trim Panel Replacement.

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Front Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Loosen the roof side rail inflatable restraint module bolts. (Qty: 7)
3. Remove the push in retainers (Qty: 10) securing the roof side rail inflatable restraint module to the vehicle.
4. Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle.

Tip
The bolts and the push in fasteners are an integral part of the module and should remain with the module.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)