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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 11 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Finger start the fasteners to the side impact sensor.
- Connect the electrical connector to the side impact sensor and insert the CPA to secure.
- Place the side impact sensor through the access hole in the B-Pillar.
- Move the module up and locate the captured fastener through the key slots in the B-pillar.
- Secure the captured fasteners in the side impact sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the center pillar lower molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.