Removal Procedure
Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
- Removal of passenger or driver inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) use the same procedure.
- Move the seat to the full forward position.
- Remove the center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) from the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) harness connector (4).
- Disconnect the SIS harness connector (4) from the SIS (2).
- Remove the SIS mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the SIS (2) from the center pillar (3).
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: Be careful when you handle an inflatable restraint side impact sensor
(SIS) or inflatable restraint side impact sensing module (SISM). Do not strike
or jolt the SIS or SISM. Before applying power to the SIS or SISM:
• Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface • Position the SIS or SISM on the mounting surface • Tighten all of the SIS or SISM fasteners to the specified
torque value
- Installation of passenger or driver inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) use the same procedure.
- Install the SIS (2) to the center pillar (3).
- Install the SIS mounting fasteners (1).
- Install the SIS harness connector (4) to the SIS (2).
- Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) to the SIS harness connector (4).
- Install the center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Move seat to the original position.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
