Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Side Impact Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The seat cushion frame The seat recliner, if equipped The seat adjuster The seat back frame Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect electrical connector. Loosen the fasteners and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots. NOTE: Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt. Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.
Loosen the fasteners and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.

NOTE: Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt.

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)