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Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor
GM3606795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
1 Airbag Front End Sensor Adaptor Fastener
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Nut
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
3 Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Bracket (Qty: 2)
4 Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Assembly (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.
  2. The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly and DO NOT remove separately.

Tighten 
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)