Airbag Front End Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the bolt and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot. For the front end sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the electronic front sensors. TIP: The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly and DOES NOT remove separately. Tighten 11 (97 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Assembly

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the bolt and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.
For the front end sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the electronic front sensors.

TIP: The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly and DOES NOT remove separately.
Tighten
11 (97 lb in)