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Removal Procedure

Some 2nd design vehicles may be equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module. Please read the following cautions before removing or installing vehicle components located near these supplementary restraint devices

NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
IMPORTANT: Before removing, note the position of the door weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner.
    Fig 1: Instrument Panel Upper Trim
    GM869041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disable the head curtain inflator module, if equipped. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
    2. Fig 2: Striker Trim Cover
    GM869334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the striker cover. Refer to Striker Cover Replacement (Coupe - 2nd Design) 
    3. Fig 3: Seat Belt Webbing Bezel
    GM869331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 1st Design)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 2nd Design)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 1st Design)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 2nd Design)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 1st Design)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 2nd Design) 
  4. Remove the head curtain inflator module bolt attached to the seat belt bracket, if equipped with the head curtain inflator module.
    5. Fig 4: Head Curtain Inflator Module & Tether
    GM869338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the left front seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front (Coupe)
  6. If the vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module: Disengage the curtain airbag channel ties that keep the airbag in position.
    7. Fig 5: Striker Cover Bracket
    GM869310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. To remove the channel, do the following:
    1. Lift the forward edge up from behind the forward striker cover bracket.
    2. Pull forward to slide the channel tab from behind the rear striker cover bracket and out from behind the head curtain inflator module, if equipped.
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