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Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side

Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement

  • Left Side Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 1
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 1
  1. Pull the windshield garnish molding (1)  rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
  2. Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
  3. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
  4. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 2
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 2
  1. Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
  2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
  3. Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  4. Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 3
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 3
  1. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Remove
  2. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Remove [3x]
  3. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
  6. Sunshade - Left Side (3) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 4
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 4
  1. Open the sunshade support bolt access covers with an appropriate tool on both sides of vehicle.
  2. Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 5
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 5
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Remove
  3. Roof Console Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
  4. Roof Console (3) » Remove
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 6
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 6
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) and windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).
  2. Separate the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) from the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 7
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 7
  1. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 8
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 8
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) to release it from the windshield.
  2. Pull downward to remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from the windshield.
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 9
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 9
  1. Place the coat hook (2) in the open position.
  2. Coat Hook Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Coat Hook (2) » Remove [2x]
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 10
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 10
  1. Move the front seat fully forward.
  2. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2).
  3. Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2).
  4. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 11
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 11
  1. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
  2. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Pull the trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
  4. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Reposition
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 12
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 12
  1. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
  2. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 13
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 13
  1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to disengage the body lock pillar upper trim panel (1) and retaining clips.
  1. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Reposition
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 14
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 14
  1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to disengage the body side rear window garnish molding (1) and retaining clips.
  2. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 15
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 15
  1. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 16
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 16
  1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to disengage the body rear corner upper garnish molding (1) and retaining clips.
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 17
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 17
  1. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch (1).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 18
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 18
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
  2. Rear Seat Center Belt Opening Bezel - 3rd Row Seat (1) » Remove
  3. Feed the 3rd row seat center belt through the rear seat center belt opening bezel (1).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 19
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 19
  1. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide Cover (1) » Open
  2. Rear Seat Belt Guide Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 20
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 20
  1. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide (1) » Reposition
  2. Using a suitable trim tool, gently pry and pull downwards on the rear seat belt opening bezel  (2) to release the retaining clip on both sides of the vehicle.
  3. Rear Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Remove [2x]
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 21
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 21
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. { If equipped } separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 22
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 22
  1. Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. { If equipped } Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Front (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 23
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 23
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. Separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 24
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 24
  1. Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 25
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 25
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. Separate the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 26
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 26
  1. Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp (1) » Remove
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 27
Front and Rear and 3rd Row Roof Rail Airbag Replacement - Left Side — figure 27
  1. Lower the headlining trim panel.
  2. Roof Rail Airbag Bolt (1) » Remove [17x]
  3. Front and Rear and 3rd Row Seat Roof Rail Airbag Retainer (2) » Remove [5x]
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers.
  5. Remove the front and rear row seat roof rail airbag (3) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening. Installation Procedure
  1. Install the front and rear row seat roof rail airbag (3) into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers.
  3. Front and Rear and 3rd Row Seat Roof Rail Airbag Retainer (2) » Install [5x]
  1. Roof Rail Airbag Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [17x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Connect the electrical connector.

  3. Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp (1) » Install

  4. Apply pressure upward on the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) to engage the retaining tabs.

  5. Connect the electrical connector.

  6. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) » Install

  7. Apply pressure upward on the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) to engage the retaining tabs.

  8. Connect the electrical connector.

  9. { If equipped } Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Front (1) » Install

  10. Apply pressure upward on the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) to engage the retaining tabs, if equipped.

  11. Rear Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Install [2x]

  12. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide (1) » Install [2x]

  1. Rear Seat Belt Guide Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide Cover (1) » Close

  3. Feed the 3rd row seat center belt through the rear seat center belt opening bezel (1).

  4. Rear Seat Center Belt Opening Bezel - 3rd Row Seat (1) » Install

  5. Connect the rear seat belt mini-latch (1).

  6. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  7. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  9. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Install

  10. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  11. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install

  12. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Install

  13. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  14. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install

  15. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Install

  16. Coat Hook (2) » Install [2x]

  17. Coat Hook Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  18. Install the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) ensuring the retaining tabs are fully seated.

  19. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) » Install

  20. Apply pressure upward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1)  to engage the retaining tabs.

  21. Connect the electrical connectors.

  22. Roof Console (3) » Install

  23. Roof Console Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  24. Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Install

  25. Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  26. Close the sunshade support bolt access cover.

  27. Connect the electrical connector.

  28. Install the retainer that attaches the sunshade (3) to the headliner.

  29. Sunshade - Left Side (3) » Install

  30. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  31. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Install

  32. Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Install

  33. Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  34. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  35. Align the retainer clips with the slots in the A pillar and press the windshield garnish molding  (1) into place.

  36. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side (1) » Install

  37. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling