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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 SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 .
  2. Remove the center pillar upper trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  3. Loosen the bolts (2) on the inflatable restraint side impact sensor.
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor from the center pillar (1).
    Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
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  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the side impact sensor connector (4).
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Connector
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  6. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (4).
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