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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 12 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT FRONT END SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Removal Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Removal Procedure
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    WARNING: 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. NOTE: The fastener has a left hand thread.
  5. Loosen the inflatable restraint front end sensor mounting nut (1).
    6. Fig 2: Locating Sensor At Keyhole Slot
    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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