Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Cadillac XT6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	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
1	Windshield Garnish Molding Procedure Pull the windshield garnish molding rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
2	Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt CAUTION: Fastener Caution NOTE: Tether and Bolt are integral to the Windshield Garnish Molding. Procedure Access the bolt which is located on the backside of the garnish molding and secures the tether to the A pillar. Disconnect the electrical connector. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

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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
Procedure
Pull the windshield garnish molding rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.

Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt

CAUTION:

Fastener Caution

NOTE:

Tether and Bolt are integral to the Windshield Garnish Molding.

Procedure

Access the bolt which is located on the backside of the garnish molding and secures the tether to the A pillar.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling

Tighten
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)