A: Removal

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Remove the roof trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the front installation nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Roof Rail Front Installation Nuts
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Remove the inflator pad (1) and then remove the rear mounting nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Inflator Pad
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