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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Front Impact Sensor Electrical Connections
    GM2054401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the front impact sensor electrical connections (1).
    2. IMPORTANT: Locating lugs will hold the NEW sensors in place.
  2. Install the NEW front impact sensors (2) to the front end module (3).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Right Front Impact Sensor To Front End Module Retaining Bolt
    GM2049915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the right front impact sensor to front end module retaining bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Left Front Impact Sensor To Front End Module Retaining Bolt
    GM2049913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The radiator top mounts can be taken off and the radiator lent back to aid in installation.
  4. Install the left front impact sensor to front end module retaining bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector (if fitted). Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
  6. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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