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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

    Caution: 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 and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the center pillar lower molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 977294 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the fasteners on the side impact sensor (SIS).
  4. Remove the SIS by sliding the module up and out of the key slots in the sheet metal.
  5. Disconnect the SIS electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 977294 Size: SH
  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other contaminants from the mounting surface.
  2. Connect the SIS electrical connector and insert into the connector position assurance (CPA) to secure.
  3. Place the SIS through the access hole in the lock pillar.

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

  4. Slide the module down and locate the captured fastener in the key slots of the lock pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the center pillar lower molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.