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Installation Procedure

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    CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop waste. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, province, or local laws.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .
    IMPORTANT: Before installation, make sure that the mounting surfaces of the inflatable restraint roof rail module are clean and free from grease, solvents paint and other foreign matter.
    Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Supporting Hook
    GM2047945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the inflatable restraint roof rail module (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Attach the supporting hook (1) to the body (2)
  3. Attach the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body.
  4. Make sure that the retaining clips (1) engages correctly to the body (2).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module & Electrical Connector
    GM2047944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint roof rail module (2).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Locating Pins
    GM2047946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the locating pins (3) to the body (2).
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module To Body Retaining Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2047947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Installation of the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A-I) should be performed in sequence.
  7. Install the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A to I) in the sequence of A through to I.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 7 N.m (53 lb in).

  8. Install the headliner assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the rear upper quarter pillar trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the passenger assist handle bolts to the headliner. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  13. Install the sunshades to the headliner assembly. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (VE UTE) .
  14. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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