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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9  or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 .
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Pontiac) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Chevrolet) in Doors.
  3. Remove enough of the water deflector to access the side impact sensor (1).
    Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
    GM863414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the bolts (2) on the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1).
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the door (4).
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the side impact sensor connector (4).
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Connector
    GM834331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (4).
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