Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Impact Module Replacement
Important Preliminary Precautions
Caution: Be careful when you handle an inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) or inflatable restraint side impact sensing module (SISM).
Do not strike or jolt the SIS or SISM. Before applying power to the SIS or SISM:
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Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface
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Position the SIS or SISM on the mounting surface
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Tighten all of the SIS or SISM fasteners to the specified torque value
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.
Removal Procedure
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Air Bag Disarming and
Arming/Disabling the SIR System
2. Remove the center pillar trim panel. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (3) from the inflatable restraint side impact sensing module (SISM) harness connector (2).
4. Disconnect the SDM harness connector (2) from the SISM (1).
5. Remove the SISM (1) mounting fasteners (2).
6. Remove the SISM (1) from the center pillar sheetmetal (5).
Installation Procedure
