G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1997)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Front End Discriminating Sensor
Caution should be used to ensure proper location of sensors to the mounting brackets. The keying of the sensor to the wiring harness connectors must not
be modified for any reason.
CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a Sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
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Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
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Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
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Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
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Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Remove or Disconnect (Figure 13)
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Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
1. Connector position assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector.
2. Sensor mounting fasteners.
3. Sensor from the vehicle.
Important
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The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the sensor mounting holes and/or fasteners are damaged to the extent that
the sensor can no longer be properly mounted.
1. Remove and discard the fastener.
2. Chisel off the damaged weld nut.
3. Condition the front end lower tie surface where the new weld nut is to be installed.
4. Install the new weld nut (GM P/N 11514034) into position.
5. Migweld the new weld nut to the front end lower tie surface in the correct location.
6. Use a new fastener (GM P/N 11515926).
Install or Connect
1. Sensor to the vehicle, make sure the arrow is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Sensor mounting fasteners.
TIGHTEN
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Fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Electrical connector and the Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
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Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
