Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Center Pillar

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement - Center Pillar

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: 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. 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. Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Procedure: Loosen bolts and slide sensor out of keyhole slots. Tip: For the passenger side pillar sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the side impact sensors. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: 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.

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.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Procedure:
Loosen bolts and slide sensor out of keyhole slots.
Tip: For the passenger side pillar sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the side impact sensors.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly