Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement (Rear RH, Avalanche/Escalade EXT)

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Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove windshield garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar . Remove upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Upper . Remove body lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Suburban/Yukon XL/Escalade ESV) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) . Remove roof rail rear assist handle. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement . Remove coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement . Lower side of headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CF5 w/o U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche w/CJ2 w/o CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT w/U42 w/o CF5) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CF5 w/o U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ2) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (LWB w/U42 w/o CF5) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CF5 w/oU42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/CJ3) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/o CF5 and U42) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB w/U42 w/o CF5) .
1	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Retainer (Qty: 5)
2	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Bolt (Qty: 9) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb ft)
3	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Screw Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
4	Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Assembly Tip: Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Ensure roof rail inflator has been fully deployed before disposal. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping . IMPORTANT: The following repair procedure should be used if an inflatable restraint roof rail module M-6 nut is stripped: Remove the current M-6 bolt. Retain the module out of the way if necessary. Ensure that the module does not get damaged. Remove any other module bolts if installed, to help retain the module out of the way if necessary. If location is at second row roof rail assist handle bracket attachments: Remove the roof rail assist handle bracket if installed. Drill out the slot at the location on roof rail assist handle bracket at the stripped weld-nut location to 8 mm (0.31 in) diameter. Hand tap (thread) stripped weld-nut to M7 X 1.00 thread for M-7 replacement bolt. If location is at second row roof rail assist handle bracket attachments, reinstall the roof rail assist handle bracket. If present, remove the M-6 bolt and plastic prefixation bracket from the module assembly. Reinstall the module. Ensure the module does not get damaged. Hand start the replacement M-7 bolt P/N 11609538. For cushion attachments, ensure the bolt goes through both layers of the attachment webbing. Hand start any other bolts that were removed. Tighten the bolts to original specification.