Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Impala) for the left side or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Impala) . Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Impala) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo) . Remove the center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar . Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Impala) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Monte Carlo) . Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement . Lower the side of the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Impala) or Headliner Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
1	Bolt, Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail
3	Bracket Assembly, Assist Handle