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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2009 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Front

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
  4. Disconnect the roof rail air bag electrical connector (1).
  5. Remove the forward tether bolt (3).
  6. Remove the clips (3) from the pillar.

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

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

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution 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 and tighten to 9 N·m (79 lb in).
  2. Install the forward curtain clip (2).
  3. Install the bolt retaining the bracket to the roof.

    4. Object Number: 1276879 Size: SH
  4. Install the 3 bolts retaining the rear curtain to the roof and tighten to 9 N·m (79 lb in).

    5. Object Number: 1276857 Size: SH
  5. Install the clips (3) to the pillar.
  6. Install the roof rail air bag forward tether bolt (3) and tighten to 9 N·m (79 lb in).
  7. Connect the roof rail air bag electrical connector (1).
  8. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  10. Install the head restraints from the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.