Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement (1500)

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Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement (1500)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. Preliminary Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Loosen the bolt in order to remove the sensor. Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)
2	Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor (Qty: 2) Procedure Remove connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect electrical connector.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip: Loosen the bolt in order to remove the sensor.

Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Remove connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect electrical connector.