Roof Railing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the head curtain airbag igniter from the body. The head curtain airbag remains installed. Refer to HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and move the bracket -2- to the side.

-- Remove the nuts -1 to 5-

Fig 1: Roof Railing - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the roof railing upward.