Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
- Remove the headliner from the vehicle. Refer to Headliner Replacement (Wagon) or Headliner Replacement (Sedan) in Interior Trim.
- Remove the fasteners from the inflator retention tabs and the spaceframe clips.
Use the following procedure to remove the spaceframe clips:
- Bend and break off one side of the clip as shown in the illustration.
- Push the clip into the body mounting hole.
- To aid in removal of broken spaceframe clips, remove the assist handle bracket bolts and the bracket from the roof rail.
- Slide a magnetic tool through the inside of the roof rail and pull out the broken clip.
CAUTION:
The SIR system should be disabled before removal of the inflator. The inflator must be disposed of properly. All interior garnish molding snap-in clips must be replaced when the trim is removed from the vehicle. Twisting of the inflator must not be allowed.
NOTE:
Care must be taken when removing the spaceframe clips as not to damage the roof rail sheet metal.
IMPORTANT:
Spaceframe clips and plastic guides must be removed from the structure. Spaceframe clips are designed for one use only. The new inflator assembly will contain the new spaceframe clips and plastic guides attached to the assembly.