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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Idebtifying Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor
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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Callout Component Name
CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling  or SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel assembly. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
1 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

2 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly