FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What is the description for the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch?
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The description is that the instrument panel (I/P) module disable switch is a manual 2-position key switch. The I/P module disable switch allows the vehicle operator the ability to enable or disable the I/P module (passenger frontal air bag). The I/P module disable switch interfaces with the passenger presence system (PPS) module to request the enabling or disabling of the I/P module. The occupants are notified of the enabling or disabling of the I/P module via the I/P module disable switch ON/OFF indicator and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the rearview mirror.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch?
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The procedure is to remove the instrument panel trim bezel and the I/P module switch and then disconnect the I/P module switch electrical connector.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch?
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The proper way is to connect the I/P module switch electrical connector, and then install the I/P module switch and the instrument panel trim bezel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
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The procedure is to disable the SIR system, remove the front door trim panel, loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners, and then remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor and the connector position assurance (CPA).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed about sensor replacement?
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You should replace the sensor whether or not the airbags have deployed, and replace the sensor even if it appears to be undamaged.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the description of the impact sensor?
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The description is that the right-side impact sensor (SIS) contains a sensing device that monitors vehicle acceleration and velocity changes to detect side collisions that are severe enough to warrant disabling the 42-volt system. The SIS is not part of the deployment loop, but instead provides an input to the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint front-end sensor?
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The procedure is to disable the SIR system, disconnect the electrical connector, and then remove the connector position assurance (CPA), the sensor bolt, and the sensor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the inflatable restraint front-end sensor?
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The proper way is to install the sensor, connect the electrical connector to the sensor, install the CPA, and then enable the SIR system.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
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The proper way is to install the CPA, the inflatable restraint side impact sensor, the fasteners, and the door trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module?
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The procedure is to remove the driver's seat, the driver-side door sill plate, the connector position assurance (CPA), the SDM mounting fasteners, and the SDM.
By BobGM Specialist
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