Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Sedan)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Side Impact Sensor (Sedan)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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 the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan) .
1	Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosen the fasteners and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots. The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. NOTE: The sensor is located on the inside of the front door inner panel. Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

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 the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan) .

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosen the fasteners and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.
The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

NOTE:

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

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)