Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Fig 1: Airbag Sensing & Diagnostic Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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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: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front floor console rear air duct. Refer to Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct Replacement . Unclip and reposition the wire harness bracket attached to the metal console bracket. Remove the foam sound deadening material from the top of the module.
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 (80 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly Procedure If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .

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Component Name

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:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front floor console rear air duct. Refer to Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct Replacement .
Unclip and reposition the wire harness bracket attached to the metal console bracket.
Remove the foam sound deadening material from the top of the module.

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 (80 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly
Procedure
If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .