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Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2009 🢒 Ascender - 4WD 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Peel the rear half of the water deflector away from the door in order to access the side impact sensor.

    4. Object Number: 742146 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws that retain the side impact sensor (2) to the door.
  5. Disconnect the impact sensor electrical connector (1) from the side impact sensor.
  6. Remove the side impact sensor from the door.

Installation Procedure
  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.

    2. Object Number: 742146 Size: SH
  2. Position the side impact sensor (2) horizontally to the door.
  3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the side impact sensor (2).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Screws are left hand thread

  4. Install the screws which retain the side impact sensor to the door.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Fully seat the water deflector to the door.
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.