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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Silverado Classic - 2WD 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:

       • Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
       • Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
       • Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
       • Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.
    Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

  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. Object Number: 612189 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners (2).
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the door (4).
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3), and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 612189 Size: SH
  1. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1).
  2. Install the CPA (3) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5).
  3. Install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) to the door (4).

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

  4. Install the fasteners (2) to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) using only hand tools.

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

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