Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Restraints / Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
Remove center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 7.5 N·m (66 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.
Loosen the bolts and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slots.

Tip

The bolt is integral to the sensor assembly, DO NOT remove separately.

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 10 N·m(89 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly

Tip

If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References

Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: ...

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Ne ...

Other materials:

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...

Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. Avoid covering the GPS antenna, located on the roof, for long perio ...