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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in Restraints.
  2. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower .
  3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar .
  4. Pull up on the carpet retainer (1) to disengage the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel
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  5. Remove the carpet retainer (1) from the vehicle.
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