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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the sunshades from the headliner assembly. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the passenger assist handle bolts from the headliner. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (VE UTE) .
  5. Remove the lower centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the upper centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear upper quarter pillar trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove the headliner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module To Body Retaining Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2047943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Removal of the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A-I) should be performed in sequence.
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A to I) in the sequence of A through to I.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module To Body Retaining Clips
    GM2039789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Detach the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining clips (1) from the body (2).
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module & Electrical Connector
    GM2047944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the inflatable restraint roof rail module (2).
    12. Fig 4: Locating Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Supporting Hook
    GM2047945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The inflatable restraint roof rail module flute channel must not be twisted during removal or installation procedures
  12. Disengage the inflatable restraint roof rail module supporting hook (1) from the body (2).
  13. With the aid of an assistant remove the inflatable restraint roof rail module (3) from the vehicle.

    For deployment procedure. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

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