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Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Sedan)




Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to SIR Warning SIR Warning.


Warning:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

2. Remove the windshield garnish mouldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.

3. Remove the sunshades from the headliner assembly. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Remove the passenger assist handle bolts from the headliner. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Sunshade Replacement.

5. Remove the lower centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.

6. Remove the upper centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.

7. Remove the rear upper quarter pillar trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Long Wheelbase Sedan) Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Long Wheelbase Sedan).

8. Remove the headliner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair.





Note:
Removal of the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A-I) should be performed in sequence.

9. Remove the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A to I) in the sequence of A through to I.





10. Detach the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining clips (1) from the body (2).





11. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the inflatable restraint roof rail module (2).





Note:
The inflatable restraint roof rail module flute channel must not be twisted during removal or installation procedures

12. Disengage the inflatable restraint roof rail module supporting hook (1) from the body (2).

13. With the aid of an assistant remove the inflatable restraint roof rail module (3) from the vehicle.

For deployment procedure. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping Procedures.

Installation Procedure





Warning

In order to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop waste. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to dispose of an inflator module as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, province, or local laws.

Note:
Before installation, make sure that the mounting surfaces of the inflatable restraint roof rail module are clean and free from grease, solvents paint and other foreign matter.

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the inflatable restraint roof rail module (3) to the vehicle.

2. Attach the supporting hook (1) to the body (2)

3. Attach the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body.

4. Make sure that the retaining clips (1) engages correctly to the body (2).





5. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint roof rail module (2).





6. Align the locating pins (3) to the body (2).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
Installation of the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A-I) should be performed in sequence.

7. Install the inflatable restraint roof rail module to body retaining bolts (A to I) in the sequence of A through to I and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in)

8. Install the headliner assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair.

9. Install the rear upper quarter pillar trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Long Wheelbase Sedan) Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Long Wheelbase Sedan).

10. Install the upper centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.

11. Install the lower centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.

12. Install the passenger assist handle bolts to the headliner. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.

13. Install the sunshades to the headliner assembly. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Sunshade Replacement.

14. Install the windshield garnish mouldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.

15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.