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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the rear door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the front seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
  6. Remove the side impact sensor electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 819434 Size: SH
  7. Remove the side impact sensor fasteners (2).
  8. Remove the side impact sensor (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 819434 Size: SH
  1. Install the side impact sensor (1).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the side impact sensor fasteners (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  3. Install the side impact sensor electrical connector.
  4. Install the front seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
  5. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the rear door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .