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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:
    • Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
    • Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
    • Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
    • Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.

    Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Early Production)Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) in Doors.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance (CPA) & Side Impact Sensor Yellow 2-Way Connector
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  4. Loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners (2).
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the door (4).
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3), and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5).