Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module - Front

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . CAUTION: 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. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front headliner assembly. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SUT) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SUV) .
1	Front Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosen the 9 roof side rail inflatable restraint module bolts. Remove the push in retainer securing the roof side rail inflatable restraint module to the vehicle. Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle. Tip: The bolts and push in fasteners are an integral part of the module and should remain with the module. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

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

CAUTION: 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.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front headliner assembly. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SUT) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SUV) .

Front Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the 9 roof side rail inflatable restraint module bolts.
Remove the push in retainer securing the roof side rail inflatable restraint module to the vehicle.
Remove the roof side rail inflatable restraint module from the vehicle.

Tip: The bolts and push in fasteners are an integral part of the module and should remain with the module.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)