Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Extended Cab)

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

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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 Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (YE9) or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) . Remove rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . 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 ft)
2	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module 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 Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (YE9) or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .
Remove rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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 ft)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Assembly