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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 179 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT END DISCRIMINATING SENSORREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal & Installation

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove upper radiator baffle and air deflector. Remove Orange Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from Yellow front end discriminating sensor connector and disconnect connector. Remove front end discriminating sensor bolts. See Fig 1. Remove front end discriminating sensor.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten front end discriminating sensor bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system.
Fig 1: Identifying Front End Discriminating Sensor
G99J26210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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