Airbag Side Impact Rear Sensor Replacement

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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 Procedures SIR Disabling and Enabling Only do the steps in the rear floor panel carpet needed to gain access to the sensor. Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
1	Airbag Side Impact Rear Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot. 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 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

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

SIR Disabling and Enabling
Only do the steps in the rear floor panel carpet needed to gain access to the sensor. Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Airbag Side Impact Rear Sensor Assembly

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.

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
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)