Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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CAUTION: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced. CAUTION: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
1	Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Procedure Pull outward to release the upper portion of the molding, then move forward and upward to release the tabs which hook into rear window panel trim. Remove the tether metal retainer from the body side by sliding a small flat - bladed tool on the outboard side to disengage the center tether retainer while sliding another small flat-bladed tool on the opposite side of the retainer to depress the outer tabs, maintain pressure on the tabs. Rotate the tether metal retainer out parallel to the quarter trim upper bracket. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling

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CAUTION:

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

CAUTION:

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling

Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding

Procedure

Pull outward to release the upper portion of the molding, then move forward and upward to release the tabs which hook into rear window panel trim.
Remove the tether metal retainer from the body side by sliding a small flat - bladed tool on the outboard side to disengage the center tether retainer while sliding another small flat-bladed tool on the opposite side of the retainer to depress the outer tabs, maintain pressure on the tabs.
Rotate the tether metal retainer out parallel to the quarter trim upper bracket.
Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling