Warning: 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.

Warning: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement : Notchback 69 without Sunroof → Notchback 69 with Sunroof .

1

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Retainer (Qty: 5)

Procedure

1. Insert suitable pliers into the holes on the retainer.
2. Compress the retainer tabs inward and pull the retainer to disengage from the vehicle.

2

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Bolt (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9.5 N·m (84 lb in)

3

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module

Procedure

Disconnect the roof side rail inflatable restraint module electrical connector.

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