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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the head restraints from the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
  3. Lower the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1276857  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the roof rail air bag electrical connector (1).
  6. Remove the forward tether bolt (3).
  7. Remove the clips (3) from the pillar.

  8. Object Number: 1276879  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 3 bolts retaining the rear curtain to the roof.
  10. Remove the bolt retaining the bracket to the roof.

  11. Object Number: 1276868  Size: SH
  12. Remove the forward curtain clip (2).
  13. Remove the 3 bolts (1, 3) retaining the air bag module to the roof.
  14. Remove the roof rail air bag from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1276868  Size: SH
  1. Install the 3 bolts (1, 3) retaining the roof rail air bag module to the roof.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the roof rail air bag module bolts to 9 N·m (79 lb in).

  3. Install the forward curtain clip (2).
  4. Install the bolt retaining the bracket to the roof.

  5. Object Number: 1276879  Size: SH
  6. Install the 3 bolts retaining the rear curtain to the roof.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the roof rail air bag curtain bolts to 9 N·m (79 lb in).


    Object Number: 1276857  Size: SH
  8. Install the clips (3) to the pillar.
  9. Install the roof rail air bag forward tether bolt (3).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the roof rail air bag forward tether bolt to 9 N·m (79 lb in).

  11. Connect the roof rail air bag electrical connector (1).
  12. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  14. Install the head restraints from the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .