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Removal Procedure

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    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.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the side door opening garnish molding. Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) or Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Right Roof Rail Module, Yellow Connector & CPA
    GM1273529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the harness connector to the inflatable restraint roof rail module (1).
  7. Lower the headliner to gain clearance to the roof rail module.
  8. Disconnect the connector (3) from the roof rail module.
  9. Remove the fasteners from the roof rail module.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Windshield Pillar Tether
    GM1069944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the tether from the windshield pillar (1).
  11. Remove the roof rail module from the roof.
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