Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Crew Cab/Extended Cab/Regular Cab)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Crew Cab/Extended Cab/Regular Cab)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 upper front side door trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement . Remove front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT, A95) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Except YE9 or SLT) . Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure: Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots. Tip: When removing the bolts from the inboard side, the bolts are removed as having right hand threads. When removing the bolts from the outboard side, the bolts are removed as having left hand threads. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Assembly

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 upper front side door trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT, A95) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Except YE9 or SLT) .
Remove front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

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

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure:
Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots.
Tip:

When removing the bolts from the inboard side, the bolts are removed as having right hand threads.
When removing the bolts from the outboard side, the bolts are removed as having left hand threads.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Assembly