Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Front End Discriminating 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 front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint 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. 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 .

Preliminary Procedures

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

Inflatable Restraint 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.

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)