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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1603 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - FRONT
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front
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Fig 1: View Of Passenger Presence System Components
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Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Rezeroing .
1 Front Seat Recliner Lever (If Equipped)
Tip:  Using a flat-bladed tool, push the retainer clip downward and pull outward to release the knob.
2 Front Seat Adjuster Outer Finish Cover
Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Power) or Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Manual) .
3 Front Seat Adjuster Inner Finish Cover
Refer to Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement .
4 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad
Tip: 
  1. Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat cushion frame.
  2. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.
5 Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Sensor Retainer (Qty: 2)
6 Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Sensor
Tip: 
  1. Lay the seat on it's side.
  2. Unhook connector from retainer on seat frame and push up through seat pan.
  3. Disconnect and remove sensor.
7 Front Seat Adjuster Assembly
Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Manual) or Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Power) .
8 Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Module Rivets (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Drill out the rivets to remove and install using new rivets.
9 Inflatable Restraint Front Passenger Presence Module
RENDER: 1.0x

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