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 supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove rear side door water deflector.

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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module

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 driver side rear door 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)