CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Do
not strike or jolt the SDM. Before applying power to the SDM:
• Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface • Position the SDM horizontally on the mounting surface • Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle • Tighten all of the SDM fasteners and SDM bracket fasteners to
the specified torque value
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
- Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) harness connector.
- Disconnect the SDM harness connector from the SDM.
- Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
- Remove the SDM (1) from the bracket (3).
Installation Procedure
- Install the SDM (1) to the bracket (3).
- Install the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
- Install the SDM harness connector to the SDM.
- Install the CPA to the SDM harness connector.
- Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- If the new SDM has a different part number than the original SDM, follow the instructions on the IPC Special Functions menu on the scan tool in order to synchronize the new SDM with the IPC.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
Important: The AIR BAG indicator may remain ON after the SDM has been replaced. DTC B1001 may set requiring the SDM part number to be set in multiple modules. If the indicator remains ON after enabling the SIR system, perform the diagnostic system check and follow the steps thoroughly to ensure that the SDM is set properly.
