General Service Instructions

The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:

• Do not expose the PIDS modules to temperatures above 65°C (150°F).
• Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle.
• Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the PIDS.

Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 100 cm (3 feet) or greater:

• Pedestrian impact detection system module
• Pedestrian impact detection system safing sensor
• Pedestrian impact detection system discrimination sensor
• Pedestrian impact detection system hood hinge actuators

Disabling Procedure - Pedestrian Impact Detection System (PIDS) Fuse

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
IMPORTANT: To ensure there is no unwanted PIDS deployment, personal injury or unnecessary PIDS repairs, remove all fuses supplying power to the PIDS. With all PIDS fuses removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the PIDS warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate a PIDS system malfunction.
2. Locate and remove the fuse supplying power to the PIDS. Refer to Object Detection Schematics  or Electrical Center Identification Views .
3. Wait 1 minute before working on the system.

Enabling Procedure - Pedestrian Impact Detection System (PIDS) Fuse

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Install the fuse supplying power to the PIDS. Refer to Object Detection Schematics  or Electrical Center Identification Views .
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The PIDS indicator will flash then turn OFF.
4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the PIDS warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

Disabling Procedure - Negative Battery Cable

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
3. Wait 1 minute before working on system.

Enabling Procedure - Negative Battery Cable

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The PIDS indicator will flash then turn OFF.
4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the PIDS warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .