Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Striking the vehicle near the side air bag impact sensor can cause an air bag deployment if the ignition switch is not OFF. To help avoid personal injury and damage to the vehicle from a deployment, always turn the ignition switch to OFF during body repairs.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Removal of passenger or driver inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) use the same procedure.
3. Move the seat to the full forward position.
4. Remove the center pillar trim panel.
5. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) from the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) harness connector (4).
6. Disconnect the SIS harness connector (4) from the SIS (2).
7. Remove the SIS mounting fasteners (1).
8. Remove the SIS (2) from the center pillar sheetmetal (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle an inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) or inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensing Module (SISM). Do not strike or jolt the SIS or SISM. Before applying power to the SIS or SISM:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface
^ Position the SIS or SISM on the mounting surface
^ Tighten all of the SIS or SISM fasteners to the specified torque value

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.

1. Installation of passenger or driver inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) use the same procedure.
2. Install the SIS (2) to the center pillar sheetmetal (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the SIS mounting fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the SIS harness connector (4) to the SIS (2).
5. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) to the SIS harness connector (4).
6. Install the center pillar trim.
7. Move seat to the original position.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.