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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 612189  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in Doors.
  3. Loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners (2).
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the door (4).
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3), and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 612189  Size: SH
  1. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1).
  2. Install the CPA (3) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5).
  3. Install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) to the door (4).
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fasteners (2) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1).
  6. Tighten
    Use only hand tools in order to tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in Doors.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .