Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Front

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Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor - Front

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure WARNING: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS. WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Side Impact Inflatable Restraint Sensor - Front CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosen the side impact inflatable restraint sensor bolts. (Qty: 2) Remove the side impact inflatable restraint sensor from the vehicle. Tip: The bolts and the push in fasteners are an integral part of the sensor and should remain with the sensor. Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

WARNING: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Side Impact Inflatable Restraint Sensor - Front

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the side impact inflatable restraint sensor bolts. (Qty: 2)
Remove the side impact inflatable restraint sensor from the vehicle.

Tip: The bolts and the push in fasteners are an integral part of the sensor and should remain with the sensor.

Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)