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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1411 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT FRONT END SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of SIR Front End Sensor Assembly & Bolt
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CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Bolt
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tip:  Loosen bolt in order to remove sensor.

Tighten:  8 N.m (71 lb in)
2 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect electrical connector.
RENDER: 1.0x

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