Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING: 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

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.

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

Fig 1: Identifying SIR Tether Retainers

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NOTE: Remove all clips from the structure. Clips are designed for single usage only. The new inflator assembly will contain new clips.

Unsnap the SIR tether retainer and remove the tether from the windshield pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying SIR ModuleFasteners & Clips

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Remove the fasteners and the clips from the SIR module.

Fig 3: View Of Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module

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Remove the SIR module from the vehicle.