Airbag Side Impact Center Pillar Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The seat cushion frame The seat recliner, if equipped The seat adjuster The seat back frame Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the front seat belt retractor bolt and retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement . Disconnect the sensor connector.
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Screw CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly Procedure Disconnect electrical connector. Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots. NOTE: The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. 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.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the front seat belt retractor bolt and retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
Disconnect the sensor connector.

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Screw

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.
Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.

NOTE: The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

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.