Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 673

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR REPLACEMENT (CREW CAB)

3. Remove rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector

Replacement .

1

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure:
Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots.
Tip:

When removing the bolts from the inboard side, the bolts are removed as
having right hand threads.

When removing the bolts from the outboard side, the bolts are removed as
having left hand threads.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Assembly

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 10: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Crew Cab)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling

and Enabling.

2. Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel

Replacement (YE9) or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .

3. Remove rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR REPLACEMENT (CREW CAB/E
CAB/EXTENDED CAB/REGULAR CAB)

Replacement .

1

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure:
Loosen the bolts and slide sensor out of key hole slots.
Tip:

When removing the bolts from the inboard side, the bolts are removed as
having right hand threads.

When removing the bolts from the outboard side, the bolts are removed as
having left hand threads.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Module Assembly

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 11: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Crew Cab/Extended
Cab/Regular Cab)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling

and Enabling.

2. Remove upper front side door trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel

Replacement .

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado