
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
Preliminary Procedure
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Screw
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 7.5 N·m (66 lb in)
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly
Procedure
Tip
The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Preliminary Procedure
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 10 N·m(89 lb in)
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly
Tip
If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References
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Towing Equipment
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the bumper.
• ...
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator
Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement.
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Retainer Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: ...