OEM 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air Bag Sensor

2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air Bag Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Air Bag Sensor for Side Impact on 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

  A: To Replace the Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor, you have to disable the SIR system first. When dealing with the undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner, never hold them by the wires or connector; instead, grab it by the piston globe exposing the front end to you and others, not covering the opening of the piston globe with your hand to avoid personal injury. Then begin by taking off the front door trim panel, then freeing the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners, then take out the sensor from the door. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and the yellow 2-way harness connector. Install the sensor by connecting the yellow 2-way harness connector to the sensor and install the CPA onto the connector. Next, follow by installing the sensor back to the door and fix them using just hand tools by tightening at a torque value of 10 N.m (89 lb in). Activate the sensor by following the manufacturer's guidelines for sensor activation. Lastly, install the door trim panel and configure the SIR system.