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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Use care when working around the roof rail inflator module because sharp objects may puncture the roof rail airbag and the airbag will not deploy correctly.

    In order to avoid personal injury, if any part of the module is damaged replace the entire module

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the headliner and the garnish moldings from the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Important: Remove all clips from the structure. Clips are designed for single usage only. The new inflator assembly will contain new clips.


    Object Number: 1320148 Size: SH
  3. Unsnap the SIR tether retainer and remove the tether from the windshield pillar.

    4. Object Number: 1320144 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fasteners and the clips from the SIR module.

    5. Object Number: 964653 Size: SH
  5. Remove the SIR module from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1320144 Size: SH

    Important: Position the module tether rearward of the molding attaching clips.

  1. Unpack the new inflator assembly. Start at the rear of the vehicle and install the inflator module to the structure.

    2. Object Number: 1320148 Size: SH
  2. Working from the rear of the vehicle, install the retaining tabs to the structure to hold the inflator module in place.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 964653 Size: SH

    Important: Visually inspect the side curtain to assure that the curtain is not twisted.

  3. Install the remaining side SIR module fasteners.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Install the hook on the curtain tether to the windshield pillar. Snap the hook retainer into place.
  5. Install the headliner and the garnish moldings to the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  7. After replacing the module, deploy the old 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 .