Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 2008 GMC Acadia, and 2008 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module

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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 . 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 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 Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia) . Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Procedure Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots. Disconnect the electrical connector. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module

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 . 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

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 Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia) .
Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Procedure

Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module