Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
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. WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Lower the side of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement . Lower the side of the headliner, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Fastener (Qty: 8) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Assembly Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Release the integral clips. Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle. Fully deploy the module before disposal. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

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.

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

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

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Lower the side of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
Lower the side of the headliner, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Replacement .

Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Fastener (Qty: 8)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Release the integral clips.
Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle.
Fully deploy the module before disposal. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .