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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1345601 Size: SH
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector on the front end sensor.
  4. Disconnect the front end sensor electrical connector from the front end sensor.
  5. Remove the 2 integral bolts that retain the front end sensor to the frame front crossmember.
  6. Remove the front end sensor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1345601 Size: SH
  1. Install the front end sensor to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the 2 integral bolts that retain the front end sensor to the frame front crossmember.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  3. Connect the sensor electrical connector to the front end sensor.
  4. Install the CPA to the sensor electrical connector.
  5. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .