Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Buick) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Chevrolet) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Pontiac) .
1	Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the orange connector position assurance (CPA) from the yellow sensor harness connector.

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CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Buick) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Chevrolet) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Pontiac) .

Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor
Tip:

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the orange connector position assurance (CPA) from the yellow sensor harness connector.