Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Side Impact Sensor - Front

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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 front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) , or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse) . Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the bolt and slide sensor out of key hole slot, the bolt is integral to the sensor. Disconnect the electrical connector. NOTE: Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt. 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 front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) , or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse) .
Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the bolt and slide sensor out of key hole slot, the bolt is integral to the sensor.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

NOTE:

Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt.

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module