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Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor
GM2411266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
1 Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Adaptor Fastener
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

2 Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Nut

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

3 Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Bracket (Qty: 2)
4 Inflatable Restraint 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)