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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 rear sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: CPA, Harness Connector & Fasteners
    GM756768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the harness connector (1) to the inflatable restraint roof rail module.
  6. Disconnect the harness connector (1) from the roof rail module.
  7. Lower the headliner to gain clearance to the roof rail module.
  8. Remove the fasteners (2) from the roof rail module.
    9. Fig 2: Roof Rail Module
    GM756767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the roof rail module from the roof.
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