Inflatable Restraint Remote Impact Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Remote Impact Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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 front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Remote Impact Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of key hole slot. The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. Disconnect the electrical connector. Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 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 front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Remote Impact Sensor Assembly

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of key hole slot.
The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)