Caution: 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.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

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

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
4. Remove rear corner upper molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
5. Remove coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
6. Lower side of headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Bolt (Qty: 6)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb ft)

2

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Retainer (Qty: 2)

3

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Assembly

Procedure

1. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
2. Disengage the remaining retainers that slide into the roof rail.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Ensure roof rail inflator has been fully deployed before disposal. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .