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Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2003 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Before applying power to the SDM, make sure that it is securely fastened with the arrow facing toward the front of the vehicle. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

    Caution: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause airbag deployment and result in personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the drivers seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the carpet retaining sill trim molding. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Fold back the carpet to access the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

    5. Object Number: 466123 Size: SH
  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector (2).
  6. Push down the flex lock button (3) and slide the connector locking cover (4) to the open position.

    7. Object Number: 388351 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector (2) from the SDM (4).
  8. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
  9. Remove the SDM (4) from the vehicle (5).

    10. Important: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) mounting studs and/or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM may no longer be properly mounted.

  10. Repair the fasteners using the following procedure:
    11. 10.1. Remove the stripped nut and discard the nut.
    10.2. Drill out the weld spots to the weld stud from the floor pan side, then remove and discard the stud.
    10.3. Condition the floor panel attaching surface where the new stud is to be installed.
    10.4. Install new weld stud GM P/N 115115602 and clamp the weld stud.
    10.5. Migweld the stud at the drilled holes form above or below the floor pan, as required.
    10.6. Apply body sealer around any exposed openings.
    10.7. Install a new fastener GM P/N 11515933.

Installation Procedure
  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.

    2. Object Number: 388351 Size: SH
  2. Install the SDM (4) horizontally to the vehicle.
  3. Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Connect the SDM wiring harness connector (2) to the SDM (4).

    6. Object Number: 466123 Size: SH
  6. Push down the flex lock button (3) and slide the connector locking cover (4) to the close position.
  7. Install the CPA (1) to the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector (2).
  8. Position the carpet to cover the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  9. Install the carpet retaining sill trim molding. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Install the driver seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .