Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Fig 1: Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . 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. Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly When installing, ensure the arrow on the module is pointed towards the front of the vehicle. If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

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.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly

When installing, ensure the arrow on the module is pointed towards the front of the vehicle.
If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .