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Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: View Of SIR Front End Sensor Assembly & Bolt
GM1696098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

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CAUTION: 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 Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Bolt
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  8 N.m (71 lb in)


Tip:  Loosen bolt in order to remove sensor.
2 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect electrical connector.