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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector (if fitted). Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Impact Sensor To Front End Module Retaining Bolt
    GM2049913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The radiator top mounts can be taken off and the radiator lent back to aid in removal.
  4. Remove the left front impact sensor to front end module retaining bolt (1).
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Right Front Impact Sensor To Front End Module Retaining Bolt
    GM2049915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the right front impact sensor to front end module retaining bolt (1).
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Front Impact Sensor Electrical Connections
    GM2049918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front impact sensors (2) from the front end module (3).
  9. Remove the front impact sensor electrical connections (1).