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2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWD

Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor
GM1544940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 .
  2. Remove the upper air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper .
  3. Remove both headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (IMPALA) or HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (MONTE CARLO) .
  4. Remove the fascia grille support bolts, 8 total. DO NOT remove the bumper fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the retainers from fascia to grille support, 4 total.
  6. Pull the grille support forward to gain clearance to the sensors.
1 Bolt, Inflatable Front End Sensor Mounting (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  11 N.m (97 lb in)
2 Connector, Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
3 Sensor, Inflatable Front End
RENDER: 1.0x

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