GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the lower trim from the center pillar.
  3. Disconnect the side air bag sensor connector.
  4. Remove the side air bag sensor mounting bolt.
  5. Remove the side air bag sensor.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the side air bag sensor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

  5. Connect the side air bag sensor connector.
  6. Install the lower trim to the center pillar.
  7. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .