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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT FRONT END SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
    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.
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 1: Locating Connector Position Assurance
    GM854335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end sensor electrical connector.
    5. IMPORTANT: The fastener has a left hand thread.
  5. Loosen the inflatable restraint front end sensor mounting nut (1).
    6. Fig 2: Keyhole Slot Sensor
    GM854235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the inflatable restraint front end sensor (1) towards the front of the vehicle.
  7. Remove the sensor (1) from the keyhole slot in the lower radiator support (2).
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