GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 130650 Size: SH
  2. Remove the defroster grill. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  3. Remove the sensors from defroster grill by twisting a quarter turn.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the twilight sensor or solar sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 130650 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the twilight sensor or solar sensor
  2. Install the sensors to the defroster grill by twisting a quarter turn.
  3. Install the defroster grill. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  4. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.