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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: 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.

    Warning: 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 console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 2022908 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the SDM connectors (1).

    4. Object Number: 2022909 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 SDM fasteners (1).
  5. Remove the SDM assembly (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2022909 Size: SH
  1. Install the SDM assembly (2) into the vehicle, taking care to ensure that the connectors are pointing toward the rear of the vehicle.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the 3 SDM fasteners (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2022908 Size: SH
  3. Install the SDM electrical connectors (1).
  4. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  6. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.