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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the center pillar lower trim.
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector.
4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor wiring harness connector.






5. Loosen the two inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners (2).
6. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the center pillar (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) to the center pillar (3).
2. Tighten the two inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) fasteners (2).
3. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the CPA to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector.

Tighten
Use only hand tools to tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the center pillar lower trim.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.
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