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GM 16246305
Air Bag Sensor

1999-2005 GM

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GM 16246305 Air Bag Sensor
GM 16246305 Air Bag Sensor
  • Part Description
    Sensor, Inflatable Restraint System
  • Position
    Front
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
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  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Trim Engine
    2002 Cadillac EscaladeBase8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2002 Cadillac Escalade EXTBase8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2000-2005 Chevrolet AstroBase, LS, LT6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
    2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Base, North Face, On Road Edition, Z718 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
    2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500Base8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
    2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500Base, LS, LT6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
    2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500Base, LS6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
    2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500Base, LS8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
    1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Base, LS, LT, WT6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
    2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLS, LT8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 16246305 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 16246305 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
    Q:
    How should the new sensor be handled during installation for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Ensure it is handled carefully to avoid any strikes or jolts.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    How should the sensor be handled during installation for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Handle the sensor carefully, ensuring the mounting surface is clean, position the sensor horizontally, point the arrow toward the front of the vehicle, and tighten all fasteners to the specified torque value to avoid air bag deployment or personal injury.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after disabling the SIR system for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the front door trim panel.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the process for the second fastener repair for the 2002 Chevrolet Express 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the improperly installed rivet, enlarge the mounting holes to 9.0 mm (0.35 in), insert and seat the rivnut, and install the sensor with a screw, also tightened to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done if the sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Utilize the first fastener repair by removing the stripped fastener and nut, chiseling off the damaged weld nut, conditioning the surface for a new weld nut, installing GM P/N 11514034, and migwelding it in place before installing the sensor with GM P/N 11515926 and tightening to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done if the sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Discard the improperly installed fastener, chisel off the damaged weld nut, condition the front end lower tie surface for the new weld nut, and install the new weld nut (GM P/N 11514034) or equivalent, ensuring it is migwelded in the correct location.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What if the sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Discard the improperly installed fastener, chisel off the damaged weld nut, condition the front end lower tie surface for the new weld nut, and install the new weld nut (GM P/N 11514034) or equivalent, ensuring it is migwelded in the correct location.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What needs to be loosened to take out the side impact sensor for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Loosen the two inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done to the mounting surface before installing the new sensor for the 2003 GMC Safari? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Clean the mounting surface.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step in the replacement process for the 2001 GMC Savana 3500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Disable the SIR system, raise and support the vehicle, and remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the sensor harness connector.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What preparations should be made before applying power to the sensor for the 2001 GMC Savana 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Ensure the mounting surface is clean, position the sensor horizontally, and point the arrow toward the front of the vehicle.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What constitutes accident damage for the 2001 GMC Savana 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Accident damage includes any portion of the vehicle that is crushed, bent, or otherwise damaged due to a collision, such as a moderate impact with a tree.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step after installing the sensor for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the door trim panel and enable the SIR system.
    Posted by ChevyPartsDeal Specialist
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