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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 SRX 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    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 system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Object Number: 1267620 Size: SH
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1, 6) from the wiring harness connector to the inflatable restraint front end sensor (3, 4).
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (2, 5) from the front end sensor (3, 4).

    4. Important: The front end sensor mounting fastener (8, 9) has left handed threads.

  4. Loosen the front end sensor mounting fastener (8, 9), which is located in the upper tie bar.
  5. Remove the front end sensor (3, 4) from the upper tie bar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1267620 Size: SH
  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface (7).
  2. Position the sensor (3, 4) horizontally on the mounting surface.
  3. Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the mounting fasteners (8, 9).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Connect the harness wiring connector (2, 5) to the front end sensor (3, 4).
  6. Install the CPA (1,6) to the wiring harness connector on the front end sensor.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .