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Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement

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Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module
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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.
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  6. Lower the side of the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without PLA) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With PLA) .
1 Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Bolt
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:  Mandatory Tightening Sequence

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

2 Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Assembly
3 Assist Handle Bracket Assembly