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OEM (Genuine) 2000 Chevrolet K3500 Arming Sensor
PartNumber: 16203545
Product Specifications- Notes: All Models
- Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.2 x 2.3 inches
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Replaces: 16189815
- Part Description: 2000 Chevrolet K3500 Arming Sensor
Vehicle Fitment- 2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What should be cautioned after an airbag deploys?
A:
To help avoid a tire or personal injury, you shall allow sufficient time for cooling before touching any metal surface of the inflator module, and must not place the deployed inflator module near any flammable objects.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be noticed while servicing the steering wheel inflator module?
A:
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, you shall make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, you do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What kinds of parts should be replaced when you detect any damage to the mounting points or mounting hardware?
A:
The parts include the inflatable restraint front-end discriminating sensor, inflatable restraint IP (inflator) module, inflatable restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM), and inflatable restraint steering wheel (inflator) module.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module?
A:
The tools required include J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture and J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be noted when you are carrying an undeployed inflator module?
A:
You must not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module, and make sure the bag opening points away from you.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: Under what kinds of conditions shouldn't you deploy an airbag?
A:
You shouldn't deploy an airbag after the replacement of an inflator module under warranty, and if the vehicle is the subject of a product liability report related to the SIR system and is subject to a preliminary investigation (GM-1241), and if the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the inflator modules.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to install the airbag deactivation switch?
A:
You shall install connect the electrical connector, and install the switch into the lower opening of the switch plate panel, and the instrument panel trim bezel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: Under what kinds of conditions should you deploy the inflator modules inside of the vehicle when destroying the vehicle or when salvaging the vehicle for parts.?
A:
The vehicle has completed its useful life. Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident. Irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft. the vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be noted when servicing the inflatable restraint instrument panel (IP) module?
A:
When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module, you must not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module, and make sure the bag opening points away from you.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the airbag deactivation switch?
A:
The proper way is to remove the instrument panel trim bezel, and the switch from the lower opening of the switch plate panel, and disconnect the electrical connector.
By Bob
GM Specialist
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