
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
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module ReplacementInstallation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge
pillar body as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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