Windshield 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	Windshield Garnish Molding NOTE: Take care not to drop any portion of the retaining clip into the bodyside hinge pillar. This could cause an irreversible rattle condition. Procedure Pull the top of the A-Pillar inward to disengage the upper clip. Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped. Pull upward to disengage from the instrument panel. Remove the tether metal retainer from the bodyside 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 upper reinforcement body hinge pillar. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling

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Component Name

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 .

Windshield Garnish Molding

NOTE:

Take care not to drop any portion of the retaining clip into the bodyside hinge pillar. This could cause an irreversible rattle condition.

Procedure

Pull the top of the A-Pillar inward to disengage the upper clip.
Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped.
Pull upward to disengage from the instrument panel.
Remove the tether metal retainer from the bodyside 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 upper reinforcement body hinge pillar.
Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling