S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Front End Discriminating Sensor
Removal Procedure
Caution: Be very careful when handling the sensors during service procedures. Never strike the sensors. Never jar the sensors. These actions
could result in personal injury, or improper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system.
Carefully tighten all of the sensors, and all of the mounting bracket bolts to ensure proper operation. Never power up the SIR system when any one of the
sensors is not rigidly attached to the vehicle An unattached sensor could be easily activated causing the deployment of the air bag.
Use caution to ensure proper location of sensor on the mounting brackets. Do not for any reason modify the keying of the sensors through the wiring
harness connectors.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Disconnect the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock from the connector.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Drill out the mounting rivets.
5. Remove the sensor from the vehicle.
