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 .
2. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.
2. For the passenger side pillar sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the side impact sensors.

Tip
The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)