Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Canyon and 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The seat cushion frame The seat recliner, if equipped The seat adjuster The seat back frame Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Perform FRONT BUMPER SHUTTER REPLACEMENT .
1	Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Assembly (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect electrical connector. Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots. The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly and DO NOT remove separately. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . NOTE: Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt. Tighten 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Perform FRONT BUMPER SHUTTER REPLACEMENT .

Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Assembly (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.
Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.
The bolts are integral to the sensor assembly and DO NOT remove separately.
Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

NOTE:

Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt.

Tighten
7.5 N.m (66 lb in)