Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: 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. WARNING: 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 Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots. The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.
The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

Tighten: 8 N.m (70 lb in)