Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. 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 center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . 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

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 center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

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

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

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