Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 Zones. 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. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 . Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
1	Bolt, Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly (Qty: 2) Tip: Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the key hole slots. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Sensor Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Side Impact

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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 Zones. 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .

Bolt, Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly (Qty: 2)
Tip: Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the key hole slots.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Sensor Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Side Impact