Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Front Roof Rail Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . CAUTION: Use care when working around the roof rail inflator module because sharp objects may puncture the roof rail airbag and the airbag will not deploy correctly. In order to avoid personal injury, if any part of the module is damaged replace the entire module Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Bolt (Qty: 8) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 5 N.m (44 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove all clips and plastic guides from the structure. Clips are designed for single usage only. The new inflator assembly will contain new clips and plastic guides. Position the module tether rearward of the molding attaching clips visually inspect the side curtain to assure that the curtain is not twisted. Start at the rear of the vehicle and install the inflator module to the structure with integral T-locator and fasteners working from the rear of the vehicle. After replacing the module, deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .

CAUTION: Use care when working around the roof rail inflator module because sharp objects may puncture the roof rail airbag and the airbag will not deploy correctly.
In order to avoid personal injury, if any part of the module is damaged replace the entire module

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Bolt (Qty: 8)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 5 N.m (44 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove all clips and plastic guides from the structure. Clips are designed for single usage only. The new inflator assembly will contain new clips and plastic guides.
Position the module tether rearward of the molding attaching clips visually inspect the side curtain to assure that the curtain is not twisted.
Start at the rear of the vehicle and install the inflator module to the structure with integral T-locator and fasteners working from the rear of the vehicle.
After replacing the module, deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .