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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    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 .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: Roof Rail Module Harness Connector
    GM1457191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the harness connector to the inflatable restraint roof rail module.
  8. Disconnect the harness connector from the roof rail module.
  9. Lower the headliner to gain clearance to the roof rail module.
  10. Fig 2: Roof Rail Module & Fasteners
    GM1457194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the fasteners (2, 3) from the roof rail module.
  12. Remove the roof rail module from the roof.