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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

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 system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Object Number: 833369 Size: SH
  2. Remove the pushpin retainers from the hood close out panel.
  3. Remove the hood close out panel from the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 202141 Size: SH
  4. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the wiring harness connector.
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor (1).
  6. Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the sensor (1).
  7. Remove the sensor (1) from the hood latch support bracket (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 202141 Size: SH
  1. Install the sensor (1) to the hood latch support bracket (3).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the mounting bolts (2) to the sensor (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the sensor (1).
  4. Install the CPA to the wiring harness connector.

    5. Object Number: 833369 Size: SH
  5. Install the hood close out panel to the vehicle.
  6. Install the pushpin retainers to the hood close out panel.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .