Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish
trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
Caution: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
Caution: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Preliminary Procedures
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the sunshade assemblies. Refer to
Sunshade Replacement.
- Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to
Sunshade Anchor Replacement.
- Remove the overhead console assembly. Refer to
Roof Console Replacement.
- Remove the dome lamp assembly, if equipped. Refer to
Dome Lamp Replacement.
- Remove the coat hooks. Refer to
Coat Hook Replacement.
- Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to
Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement.
- Remove the rear corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to
Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the center pillar upper molding. Refer to
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
- Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.
- Remove the rear seat bolster assembly. Refer to
Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
- Remove the left side rear compartment trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.
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