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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Side Impact Sensor
    GM898003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Finger start the fasteners to the side impact sensor.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the side impact sensor and insert the CPA to secure.
  3. Place the side impact sensor through the access hole in the B-Pillar.
  4. Move the module up and locate the captured fastener through the key slots in the B-pillar.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Secure the captured fasteners in the side impact sensor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the center pillar lower molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2  or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .