Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Buick Verano. 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 Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Fastener (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . 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)
2	Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor (Qty: 2) Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. NOTE: The inflatable restraint discriminating sensor fastener is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately. Loosen the inflatable restraint discriminating sensor fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

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)

Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.

NOTE:

The inflatable restraint discriminating sensor fastener is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

Loosen the inflatable restraint discriminating sensor fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.