Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to SIR Warning .
CAUTION:
If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
CAUTION:
Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Unclip the sunshade and rotate the sunshade to the side.
- Open the sunshade support bolt access cover with an appropriate tool.
- Sunshade Support Bolt (1) - Remove
- Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) - Remove [2x]
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Windshield Garnish Molding-Right Side (3) - Remove
- Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
- Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
- Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) - Remove
- Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) - Remove
- Sunshade Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) - Remove
- Roof Console Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Roof Console (3) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Move the front seat fully forward.NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
- Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2).
- Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2).
- Center Pillar Center Trim Panel - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap- Right Side (1) - RemoveNOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt - Right Side (2) - Remove
- Pull the trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel- Right Side (3) - Reposition
- Lower the right front section of the headlining trim panel (1).
- Remove excess glue and material from the communication interface module microphone harness and re-tape areas where the tape was removed or damaged.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retaining tabs and remove the communication interface module microphone bezel plate (1).
- Release the retaining tabs and remove the communication interface module microphone (2).