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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1618052  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the trim from the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (3).
  4. Remove the side impact sensor mounting bolts (2).
  5. Remove the side impact sensor (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1618052  Size: SH
  1. Install the side impact sensor (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the side impact sensor mounting bolts (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the side air bag sensor mounting bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the side impact sensor connector (3).
  6. Install the trim to the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling .