Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: 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 Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Forward Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Loosen the bolts in order to remove the sensor. Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)
2	Forward Discriminating Sensor Procedure Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: 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 Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Forward Discriminating Sensor Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip: Loosen the bolts in order to remove the sensor.

Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in)

Forward Discriminating Sensor

Procedure

Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connector.