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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013CTS V, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIRBAG FRONT END SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans

Airbag Front End Sensor Replacement

2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Airbag Front End Sensor Replacement
Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor
GM1966696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Airbag Front End Sensor Replacement

Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
1 Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Assembly
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Loosen the bolt and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.
  2. For the front end sensor, follow mandatory fastening sequence to eliminate the clockwise rotation of the electronic front sensors.

TIP:  The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly and DOES NOT remove separately.
Tighten 
11 (97 lb in)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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