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Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement

Fig 1: Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Assembly
GM3582167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement

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 .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling 
  2. It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
1 Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Retainer (Qty: 3)
2 Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Fastener (Qty: 3)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 (80 lb in)
3 Roof Side Rail Airbag Strap Fastener (Qty: 7)
Tighten 
9 (80 lb in)
4 Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Assembly

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle.
  3. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .