Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Front

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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 Procedures Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
1	Airbag Side Impact Sensor CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot. The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 lb in) NOTE: The sensor is located on the inside of the front door inner panel. 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 Procedures

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement

Airbag Side Impact Sensor

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.
The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.
Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

NOTE:

The sensor is located on the inside of the front door inner panel.
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.