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Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement



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Warning

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.


Warning

When installing the roof rail airbag, do not twist or turn the airbag 360 degrees. Securing the roof rail airbag with an airbag twisted or turned 360 degrees may cause the airbag not to deploy correctly and could cause personal injury.


Refer to SIR Warning . Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With C3U) Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without C3U) .


1 Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Fastener (Qty: 9) Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

9 Nm (80 lb in)
2 Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Remove the 2 push in retainers securing the roof side rail inflatable restraint module to the vehicle.

3. Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle.

4. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .


Note

The bolts and the push in fasteners are an integral part of the module and should remain with the module.