Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Pull up on forward edge of rear side door opening floor carpet retainer to disengage tab. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
3. Pull up on rearward edge of front side door opening floor carpet retainer to disengage tab. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
4. Remove the seat belt tensioner fastener and feed seat belt through centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement .

1

Inflatable Restraint Airbag Name Plate

2

Centre Pillar Upper Trim Panel Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3

Centre Pillar Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Pull the trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retainers.